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“pedestrian” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxíng rén

Example

路上有很多行人。lù shàng yǒu hěn duō xíng rén

There are many pedestrians on the road.

Illustration for 行人 (pedestrian)

How to say “pedestrian” in Chinese

“Pedestrian” in Chinese is 行人 (xíng rén).

A person making their way along a street with footsteps rather than by car, bus, or bicycle.

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

Example sentences with 行人

行人过马路时要看信号灯。xíng rén guò mǎ lù shí yào kàn xìn hào dēng

Pedestrians must look at the traffic light when crossing the road.

Tips for using 行人

  • In formal public language, especially around traffic, this word is a useful label for people moving through streets without riding in a vehicle.

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