Definition
某人 means 'a certain person' — it's used to refer to someone you don't want to name directly. It can also be placed after one's own surname (e.g., 张某人) as a formal or self-deprecating way to say 'I, so-and-so.'
n.
a certain person (used to refer to someone without naming them)Ime (used after one's surname in formal or humble self-reference)
Examples
- 某人，。Gōngsī lǐ yǒu yí wèi mǒu rén, dàjiā dōu rènshi tā.There is a certain person in the company whom everyone knows.
- 某人。Lǐmǒu rén duì cǐ shì hěn bàoqiàn.I, Li, am very sorry about this matter.
- 某人。Jǐngchá zài zhǎo yí wèi mǒu rén.The police are looking for a certain person.
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