English–Chinese

“agent” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyindài lǐ rén

Example

我们需要一个代理人帮忙签合同。wǒ men xū yào yí gè dài lǐ rén bāng máng qiān hé tóng

We need an agent to help sign the contract.

Illustration for 代理人 (agent)

How to say “agent” in Chinese

“Agent” in Chinese is 代理人 (dài lǐ rén).

A stand-in who handles matters under another person's authority.

Full entry for 代理人: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 代理人

税务局只接受持有授权书的代理人办理申报。shuì wù jú zhǐ jiē shòu chí yǒu shòu quán shū de dài lǐ rén bàn lǐ shēn bào

The tax bureau accepts only filings handled by an agent with a letter of authorization.

Tips for using 代理人

  • The word often sounds more formal than a casual helper because it suggests a defined role, especially in business or official matters.

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