English–Chinese
“celebrity” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinmíng rén
Example
他是个名人，所以很忙。tā shì gè míng rén suó yǐ hěn máng
He is a celebrity, so he is very busy.
How to say “celebrity” in Chinese
“Celebrity” in Chinese is 名人 (míng rén).
A person who stands in the public eye because a large number of people recognize the name.
Example sentences with 名人
名人的生活并不总是容易的。míng rén de shēng huó bìng bù zǒng shì róng yì de
A celebrity's life is not always easy.
Tips for using 名人
- English speakers may first picture an actor or singer, but Chinese uses this noun more broadly for people known through public life, status, or media attention.