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本人

běnrén

Description

"本人"指的是某件事里说的那个人自己,不是别人。

"本人" refers to the person themselves mentioned in a matter, not someone else.

在正式场合里,你也可以用"本人"来说自己。

In formal situations, you can also use "本人" to refer to yourself.

Meanings

本人běnrén

the person in question; that very person

这件事要问他本人。

This matter should be asked to him personally.

本人běnrén

I; me (formal, of oneself)

本人同意这个决定。

I agree with this decision.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    本 (this/original) + 人 (person), literally "this very person."

  • Nuance

    as "I," 本人 sounds formal or official, common on documents and in statements.

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