Definition
艺人 (yì rén) is a broad term for a performing artist, covering actors, singers, dancers, and traditional performers. It is more general than 演员 (yǎn yuán), which specifically means 'actor/actress' as a profession. 艺人 often carries a sense of public entertainment or artistry.
noun
performing artistactor
Easily confused
- 宜人yí rénsound-alikepleasant and agreeable (of weather, scenery, or atmosphere)
Examples
- 艺人。Zhè wèi yì rén de biǎoyǎn fēicháng jīngcǎi.This artist's performance is very wonderful.
- 艺人。Hěn duō yì rén dōu cānjiā le zhè cì huódòng.Many artists participated in this event.
- 艺人。Tā shì yí wèi zhùmíng de yì rén.She is a famous artist.
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