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Chinese

zhōngrén
Meaning: middleman; intermediary; go-between; an average person in classical usage
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example

房屋買賣通常需要中人協助處理合約。
房屋买卖通常需要中人协助处理合约。
A property sale usually requires an intermediary to help handle the contract.

Usage Notes

In modern contexts, it often means a broker or mediator; in classical texts, it can also mean an ordinary or average person.

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