西人 (xī rén) — Westerner
Definition
Literary/formal term for 'Westerner,' common in historical or written Chinese. In modern spoken use, 西方人 is more neutral and common.
noun
Westerner
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 西人。Tā shì yí wèi xī rén.He is a Westerner.
- 西人。Zhè xiē xī rén duì zhōng guó wén huà hěn gǎn xìng qù.These Westerners are very interested in Chinese culture.
- ，西人。Zài lì shǐ shàng, xī rén zuì zǎo shì tōng guò sī chóu zhī lù lái dào zhōng guó de.Historically, Westerners first came to China via the Silk Road.
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