大人

dàren

noun HSK 2 #1,075

Meanings

1 adult
2 grownup

Characters

Examples

大人和小孩都喜欢。

Dàren hé xiǎohái dōu xǐhuan.

Both adults and children like it.

你已经是大人了。

Nǐ yǐjīng shì dàren le.

You're already an adult.

大人说话，小孩别插嘴。

Dàren shuōhuà, xiǎohái bié chāzuǐ.

When adults are talking, children shouldn't interrupt.

Tips

culture

In ancient China, 大人 was also a respectful title for officials, similar to 'Your Honor.' You'll hear this in historical dramas.

Stroke Order

大 dà

人 rén