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小人物
xiǎorénwù
Description
“小人物”指不重要、没有名气的普通人，常常和有权力的大人物相反。
"小人物" refers to an unimportant, unknown ordinary person, often contrasted with powerful figures.
这个词有时带一点自谦或同情的意思。
This word sometimes carries a hint of modesty or sympathy.
Meanings
小人物xiǎorénwù
an unimportant or ordinary person; a nobody
他只是一个普通的小人物。
He is just an ordinary little person.
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Notes
- Etymology
小 (small) + 人物 (figure/character), literally a "small figure".
- Nuance
often contrasts with 大人物 (big shot) and can sound humble or sympathetic.
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