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人家

rénjiā, rénjia

Description

"人家"有几个意思,可以指别人、别的家庭,也可以在说话时代表自己,带有一点撒娇或不好意思的语气。

"人家" has several meanings; it can refer to others or other families, and can also represent oneself in speech, carrying a slightly coquettish or embarrassed tone.

Meanings

人家rénjiā

other people; others

这是人家的东西,不能拿。

This belongs to someone else; you can't take it.

人家rénjiā

household; family; home

这个村子只有几户人家。

There are only a few households in this village.

人家rénjia

I / me (used coyly, often by girls)

你别笑,人家会不好意思的。

Don't laugh; they might feel embarrassed.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    rénjia (light tone) refers to the speaker with a soft, playful, sometimes pouting tone.

  • Nuance

    rénjiā can mean 'others' or 'household' depending on context.

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