Chinese

běnrén
Meaning: I (myself); oneself; the person in question
Part of Speech: Pronoun

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Handwriting

本
人

Example sentences

I will handle this matter personally.
這封信很重要,請你務必遞交他本人。
这封信很重要,请你务必递交他本人。
This letter is very important; please make sure to hand it over to him in person.
這部小說的主角是以作者本人為原型的。
这部小说的主角是以作者本人为原型的。
The protagonist of this novel is based on the author himself as a prototype.

Usage Notes

Refers to the speaker themselves (formal) or the person previously mentioned.

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