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  4. người

người

/ŋɨə̯˨˩/
person

Người ấy là bạn của tôi.

That person is my friend.


neutral

A human being; an individual.

Có ba người trong phòng.

There are three people in the room.

Người ta thường nói như vậy.

People often say that.

Used to refer to humans in general or specific individuals.

neutral

Someone; a person (used when the identity is unknown or unspecified).

Có người gọi điện cho bạn.

Someone called you.

Often used in passive constructions or when the subject is vague.

neutral

A man or woman; an adult.

Cô ấy là người lớn.

She is an adult.

Can refer to gender or age depending on context.

Collocations

người lớnadultngười tapeople / one (generalizing)người dâncitizens / residents

Synonyms

con ngườikẻthế nhân

Antonyms

vậtđồ vật

Related Phrases

người yêuphrase
lover
người thânphrase
close relative / loved one

Pro Tip

Distinguishing 'người' and 'con người'

'Người' refers to an individual person, while 'con người' refers to humanity as a whole or human nature (e.g., 'Bản chất con người là phức tạp' — 'Human nature is complex').

Gold Rule

Pluralization

'Người' does not change form for plural. Context or number words (e.g., 'ba người' — three people) indicate plurality.

Word Origin

From Proto-Vietic *ŋɔːj, ultimately from Proto-Mon-Khmer *ŋaaj (person, human being).

Usage Notes

1. 'Người' is the most common term for 'person' in Vietnamese. 2. When referring to a specific person, use 'người ấy' (that person) or 'người đó' (that person). 3. 'Người ta' can mean 'people in general' or 'they' in a neutral sense.

Word Breakdown

người
person / human being
root
Từ Điển Việt Anh
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