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How to say “other people” in Chinese: 人家 vs 别人

人家 (rénjiā): specific person(s)/I (soften) / 别人 (biérén): other people

Comparing "人家 (rénjiā)" and "别人 (biérén)"

HSK 6Nouns

Rule structure

人家 (rénjia) can refer to a specific person (sometimes the speaker herself) with softness or empathy. 别人 (biérén) means "other people" in a neutral sense.

Examples

人家小王都来了。 / 别管别人。

Rénjia Xiǎo Wáng dōu lái le. / Bié guǎn biérén.

Xiao Wang is already here. / Don’t mind others.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Comparing "人家 (rénjiā)" and "别人 (biérén)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: 人家 (rénjiā): specific person(s)/I (soften) / 别人 (biérén): other people. For example: 人家小王都来了。 / 别管别人。 — “Xiao Wang is already here. / Don’t mind others.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

人家小王都来了。 / 别管别人。 — “Xiao Wang is already here. / Don’t mind others.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 6.

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