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-====== míngrén: 名人 - Celebrity, Famous Person ====== +
-===== Quick Summary ===== +
-  * **Keywords:** míngrén, 名人, what does mingren mean, celebrity in Chinese, famous person in Chinese, Chinese idols, Chinese historical figures, famous Chinese people, HSK 4 vocabulary +
-  * **Summary:** The Chinese word **名人 (míngrén)** is the primary term for a "celebrity" or "famous person." It's a versatile noun used to describe anyone who is widely known, from modern movie stars and internet influencers to revered historical figures and accomplished scientists. Understanding **名人** is key to discussing pop culture, history, and the concept of fame in a Chinese context. +
-===== Core Meaning ===== +
-  * **Pinyin (with tone marks):** míngrén +
-  * **Part of Speech:** Noun +
-  * **HSK Level:** 4 +
-  * **Concise Definition:** A well-known individual; a celebrity, a famous person, a luminary. +
-  * **In a Nutshell:** **名人 (míngrén)** is the go-to word for someone who has achieved fame. Think of it as a broad umbrella term. While it directly translates to "celebrity" and is used for movie stars and singers, its scope is wider than the English word, comfortably including important historical figures, respected scholars, and other public figures of note. It simply means a "person with a name" that everyone recognizes. +
-===== Character Breakdown ===== +
-  * **名 (míng):** This character means "name," "fame," or "reputation." It's a compound of **夕 (xī)**, meaning "evening" or "dusk," and **口 (kǒu)**, meaning "mouth." The ancient logic is that in the dark of night (夕), you can't see someone, so you have to call out their name (口) to identify them. Thus, a "name" is linked to identity and recognition. +
-  * **人 (rén):** This is one of the simplest and most fundamental characters, meaning "person" or "people." It's a pictograph of a person walking. +
-  * When combined, **名人 (míngrén)** literally means "fame/name person." The meaning is very direct: a person whose name is well-known. +
-===== Cultural Context and Significance ===== +
-  * In modern China, **名人 (míngrén)** functions very similarly to the Western concept of a "celebrity." It's used to talk about actors, singers, and increasingly, internet personalities ([[网红]], wǎnghóng). This modern usage is driven by a massive entertainment industry and social media culture. +
-  * However, the term carries a traditional weight that "celebrity" often lacks. Historically, a **名人** was not just famous but also respected for their contributions to society—they were scholars, virtuous officials, great poets, or national heroes. Fame was ideally a byproduct of merit and positive influence. +
-  * A useful comparison is to contrast the English "celebrity" with "luminary" or "historical figure." While a pop star is a **名人**, so are Confucius (孔子, Kǒngzǐ) and the scientist Tu Youyou (屠呦呦, Tú Yōuyōu). The English "celebrity" feels inappropriate for Confucius, but **名人** fits perfectly. This reflects a cultural value where fame, in its ideal form, is connected to achievement and social contribution, not just popularity. While this ideal is often challenged by modern fan culture, the broadness of the term **名人** preserves this link. +
-===== Practical Usage in Modern China ===== +
-  * **名人** is a common, neutral term used in a wide variety of contexts. +
-  * **Entertainment and Media:** Newspapers, TV shows, and blogs constantly discuss the lives of **名人**. For example, "名人访谈" (míngrén fǎngtán) means "celebrity interview." +
-  * **Everyday Conversation:** People use it to talk about famous people they admire or see in the news. You might ask a friend, "你最喜欢的名人是谁？" (Nǐ zuì xǐhuān de míngrén shì shéi? - Who is your favorite celebrity?). +
-  * **Historical and Formal Contexts:** The term is used to refer to respected figures from the past. A museum exhibit might be about "中国历史名人" (Zhōngguó lìshǐ míngrén - famous people in Chinese history). +
-  * **Connotation:** The term itself is neutral. Its connotation (positive or negative) depends entirely on the specific **名人** being discussed. +
-===== Example Sentences ===== +
-  * **Example 1:** +
-    * 他是一位非常有名的电影**名人**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Tā shì yī wèi fēicháng yǒumíng de diànyǐng **míngrén**. +
-    * English: He is a very famous movie celebrity. +
-    * Analysis: A straightforward example showing **名人** used to describe a person's profession or status. The measure word for respected people, [[位]] (wèi), is often used with **名人**. +
-  * **Example 2:** +
-    * 很多年轻人都想成为**名人**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Hěn duō niánqīng rén dōu xiǎng chéngwéi **míngrén**. +
-    * English: A lot of young people want to become celebrities. +
-    * Analysis: This sentence highlights the aspirational aspect of fame, common in modern society. +
-  * **Example 3:** +
-    * 我昨天在商场偶然遇到了一个**名人**！ +
-    * Pinyin: Wǒ zuótiān zài shāngchǎng ǒurán yùdào le yī gè **míngrén**! +
-    * English: I happened to run into a celebrity at the mall yesterday! +
-    * Analysis: This demonstrates a common, everyday use of the word. Note the use of the general measure word [[个]] (gè) in this more casual context. +
-  * **Example 4:** +
-    * **名人**的私生活总是受到媒体的关注。 +
-    * Pinyin: **Míngrén** de sī shēnghuó zǒngshì shòudào méitǐ de guānzhù. +
-    * English: The private lives of celebrities always receive media attention. +
-    * Analysis: This sentence uses **名人** as a general subject to discuss a social phenomenon related to fame. +
-  * **Example 5:** +
-    * 这本书介绍了许多中国历史**名人**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhè běn shū jièshào le xǔduō Zhōngguó lìshǐ **míngrén**. +
-    * English: This book introduces many famous figures from Chinese history. +
-    * Analysis: This is a perfect example of **名人** being used for historical, non-entertainment figures, showcasing its broad scope. +
-  * **Example 6:** +
-    * 那个**名人**因为丑闻而失去了很多粉丝。 +
-    * Pinyin: Nàge **míngrén** yīnwèi chǒuwén ér shīqù le hěn duō fěnsī. +
-    * English: That celebrity lost a lot of fans because of a scandal. +
-    * Analysis: Shows how **名人** can be used in a negative context, linked to concepts like "scandal" ([[丑闻]], chǒuwén) and "fans" ([[粉丝]], fěnsī). +
-  * **Example 7:** +
-    * 成为**名人**有好处也有坏处。 +
-    * Pinyin: Chéngwéi **míngrén** yǒu hǎochu yě yǒu huàichu. +
-    * English: There are pros and cons to being a famous person. +
-    * Analysis: A common idiomatic structure (有...也有... - yǒu... yě yǒu...) used to discuss the dual nature of fame. +
-  * **Example 8:** +
-    * 很多品牌喜欢请**名人**来代言他们的产品。 +
-    * Pinyin: Hěn duō pǐnpái xǐhuān qǐng **míngrén** lái dàiyán tāmen de chǎnpǐn. +
-    * English: Many brands like to ask celebrities to endorse their products. +
-    * Analysis: This illustrates the commercial use of celebrities, a concept known as the "celebrity effect" ([[名人效应]], míngrén xiàoyìng). +
-  * **Example 9:** +
-    * 你觉得他算是一个**名人**吗？我还不太认识他。 +
-    * Pinyin: Nǐ juéde tā suànshì yī gè **míngrén** ma? Wǒ hái bù tài rènshi tā. +
-    * English: Do you think he counts as a celebrity? I don't really know him yet. +
-    * Analysis: This shows how the term can be used in a question to gauge someone's level of fame. "算(是)" (suànshì) means "to count as" or "to be+