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他人 (other people) vs 别人 (others) — use 他人 when emphasizing the distinction from oneself, while 别人 can refer to anyone else in a more general sense.
Be careful not to confuse 他人 with 自己 (zìjǐ), which means 'oneself.' 他人 is more formal and is often used in writing or speeches, whereas 其他人 (qítā rén) is more colloquial. Ensure you use the correct tone: 他 (tā) with a high level tone and 人 (rén) with a rising tone.
While 他人 is not directly listed in the HSK vocabulary, it's useful for learners at HSK 3 and above. Focus on using it in sentences that contrast oneself with others, enhancing your ability to express social dynamics.
Learners often confuse 他人 with 其他人 (qítā rén), which means 'other people.' For example, saying '我喜欢他人' (I like others) is correct, but avoid using it in the context where you mean 'my friends' specifically, as that would be more appropriate with 朋友 (péngyǒu).
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How to say another in Chinese
“another” in Chinese is他人
他人 (tārén) refers to other people or someone else, emphasizing the distinction from oneself. It is commonly used in contexts discussing relationships, social interactions, or perspectives that involve comparing oneself to others.
When to use 他人
Be careful not to confuse 他人 with 自己 (zìjǐ), which means 'oneself.' 他人 is more formal and is often used in writing or speeches, whereas 其他人 (qítā rén) is more colloquial. Ensure you use the correct tone: 他 (tā) with a high level tone and 人 (rén) with a rising tone.
他人 or something close to it
他人 (other people) vs 别人 (others) — use 他人 when emphasizing the distinction from oneself, while 别人 can refer to anyone else in a more general sense.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 他人 with 其他人 (qítā rén), which means 'other people.' For example, saying '我喜欢他人' (I like others) is correct, but avoid using it in the context where you mean 'my friends' specifically, as that would be more appropriate with 朋友 (péngyǒu).
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You can say '我们应该尊重他人' (We should respect others).
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