本人
běn rén
I, myself
本人将亲自处理此事。
I will handle this matter personally.
formal
A pronoun used to refer to oneself, often in formal or official contexts.
本人承诺会如期完成任务。
I promise to complete the task on time.
Commonly used in formal documents, legal contexts, or when referring to oneself in a professional setting.
Pro Tip
Formal Usage
'本人' is more formal than '我' and is often used in official documents, legal statements, or professional correspondence.
Word Origin
Composed of '本' (original, primary) and '人' (person), literally meaning 'the original person' or 'the person in question.'
Usage Notes
In modern Chinese, '本人' is often used in formal or official contexts to refer to oneself, especially in written communication. It can also be used to emphasize personal responsibility or involvement.
Word Breakdown
本
original, primary
root人
person
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