女人 (nǚ rén) — woman

Definition

Plain everyday word for 'woman' (adult female). 女性 is more formal/written; 妇女 is often 'women' as a group, esp. in social contexts; 夫人 is a polite term like 'Mrs. / lady'.

noun
woman
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Examples

  • 女人
    Tā shì yí gè hěn piào liang de nǚ rén.
    She is a very beautiful woman.
  • 女人
    Nà ge nǚ rén shì wǒ de péng you.
    That woman is my friend.
  • 女人
    Nǐ rèn shi zhè ge nǚ rén ma?
    Do you know this woman?

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