洋人

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yáng rén
Meaning: foreigner
Example
那个洋人不懂中文。
yáng rén

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洋人 (yáng rén) meaning in English
yángrén

洋人 refers to a foreigner, typically someone from a Western country. It is often used in contrast to Chinese people and can carry a slightly informal or colloquial tone.

The character 洋 (yáng) originally meant

💬 Example Sentences

那个洋人不懂中文。
yáng rén
The foreigner doesn't understand Chinese.
洋人喜欢这里的美食。
yáng rén
The foreigner likes the food here.

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