English–Chinese
“adult” in Chinese
How to say “adult” in Chinese
“Adult” in Chinese is 大人 (dà rén).
A grown person who has the independence and responsibilities expected after childhood.
Example sentences with 大人
孩子们和大人一起吃饭。hái zi men hé dà rén yì qǐ chī fàn
Children eat with adults.
Tips for using 大人
- This word is not normally used alone as a polite form of address for a stranger, even though it refers to a grown person in ordinary descriptions.
Other Chinese words for “adult”
只有成人才有选举权。zhí yǒu chéng rén cái yǒu xuán jǔ quán
Only adults have the right to vote.