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“other people” in Chinese

Chinese

Also他人 (tā rén)

Pronunciation

Pinyinbié rén

Example

别人有不同的意见。bié rén yǒu bù tóng de yì jiàn

Other people have different opinions.

Illustration for 别人 (other people)

How to say “other people” in Chinese

“Other people” in Chinese is 别人 (bié rén).

A person or group seen from outside the speaker's position.

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

Example sentences with 别人

不要拿别人的东西。bú yào ná bié rén de dōng xī

Don't take other people's things.

Tips for using 别人

  • English often marks number in this expression, but Chinese leaves singular or plural open until the context makes it clear.

Other Chinese words for “other people”

2

他人

tā rén

nounother people

别把秘密告诉他人。bié bǎ mì mì gào sù tā rén

Don't tell other people the secret.

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