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某人
mǒurén
Description
“某人”的意思是我们不说出名字的一个人。
"某人" means a person whose name we do not say.
有时候我们知道是谁，但是不想直接说，就用这个词。
Sometimes we know who it is, but don't want to say directly, so we use this word.
Meanings
某人mǒurén
a certain person; someone (unnamed)
这件事是某人告诉我的。
This matter was told to me by someone.
某人mǒurén
a certain person one avoids naming, often teasingly
某人昨天又睡到中午了。
Someone slept until noon again yesterday.
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Notes
- Etymology
某 (a certain / indefinite) + 人 (person), meaning an unspecified individual.
- Nuance
often used playfully to hint at someone present without naming them.
In videos
“这面包好像被某人坐过耶。”
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