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熟人
shúrén
Description
熟人就是你认识、见过很多次的人，但不一定是很好的朋友。
A 熟人 is someone you know and have met many times, but not necessarily a close friend.
在路上遇到熟人的时候，我们会打个招呼。
When you meet a 熟人 on the street, you usually greet them.
Meanings
熟人shúrén
acquaintance; person one knows
他是我的一个熟人。
He is an acquaintance of mine.
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Notes
- Etymology
熟 (familiar) + 人 (person), literally 'a familiar person'.
- Nuance
weaker than 朋友; someone you know but aren't close with.
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