那位 (nā) — that person (polite/formal)
Definition
那位 is the polite, formal way to say 'that person' — roughly equivalent to English 'that gentleman/lady'. It is more respectful than 那个人, which sounds neutral or blunt.
pronoun
that person (polite/formal)
Examples
- 那位。nā Shì wǒ de lǎo shī.That person is my teacher.
- 那位？Nín rèn shi nā ma?Do you know that person?
- 那位。nā Zuò zài mén kǒu de lǎo rén hěn yǒu míng.That elderly person sitting at the door is very famous.
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