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“idol” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinǒu xiàng

Example

那个歌手是我们的偶像。nà ge gē shǒu shì wǒ men de ǒu xiàng

That singer is our idol.

Illustration for 偶像 (idol)

How to say “idol” in Chinese

“Idol” in Chinese is 偶像 (ǒu xiàng).

A person or figure treated as an ideal to admire, follow, or worship.

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

Example sentences with 偶像

她把那位演员视为她的偶像,并模仿他的表演风格。tā bǎ nà wèi yǎn yuán shì wéi tā de ǒu xiàng bìng mó fǎng tā de biáo yǎn fēng gé

She regards that actor as her idol and imitates his acting style.

Tips for using 偶像

  • In fan conversations, this noun can show a strong personal connection to a performer, so it sounds more involved than a neutral word for a famous person.

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