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人士 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
人士rénshìpersonHSK 6, n, rank #3558, Hard
人士rénshìfigureHSK 6, n, rank #3558, Hard
人士rénshìpublic figureHSK 6, n, rank #3558, Hard
rénshì(ren2shi4) T2
  1. 1person
  2. 2figure
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March 24, 2026
人士rénshì(ren2shi4)

The term 人士 (rénshì) refers to a person or figure, often used to denote someone of significance or prominence in society, such as a public figure or expert. It is frequently encountered in formal contexts, such as news articles or discussions about influential individuals.

Frequency#3558DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 人士 often includes respect for scholars and experts, reflecting the historical emphasis on education and social contributions. Public figures are expected to uphold moral standards and serve as role models.

Memory Tip

Imagine a distinguished person (人士) standing tall among a crowd, representing authority and expertise. The character 人 (rén) means 'person', while 士 (shì) evokes images of a scholar or gentleman, creating the image of a respected figure.

Meanings of 人士

rénshì(ren2shi4)
1person
2figure
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About 人士

人士Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#3558Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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名人 (míngrén) - use 人士 for formal references to significant individuals, while 名人 typically refers to celebrities or famous people.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a distinguished person (人士) standing tall among a crowd, representing authority and expertise. The character 人 (rén) means 'person', while 士 (shì) evokes images of a scholar or gentleman, creating the image of a respected figure.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 人士 with the more general term 人 (rén), which simply means 'person'. Use 人士 in formal contexts when referring to notable individuals. It's often used in phrases like '社会人士' (shèhuì rénshì), meaning 'social figures'.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 人士 connects with vocabulary related to professions and social roles. Students should focus on using this term in formal writing and discussions about society and notable individuals, expanding their vocabulary in social contexts.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 人士 often includes respect for scholars and experts, reflecting the historical emphasis on education and social contributions. Public figures are expected to uphold moral standards and serve as role models.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 人士 with the simpler 人 (rén) and use it too casually. For example, saying '他是一个人士' (tā shì yīgè rénshì) instead of '他是一位人士' (tā shì yī wèi rénshì) is incorrect; the latter is more appropriate for formal contexts.

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Component Characters

人rénman
HSK 12 strokes人
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士shìmember of the senior ministerial class (old)
3 strokes士
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Grammar Patterns of 人士

人士 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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你知道，残疾____也拥有投票权。

People with disabilities have got a vote as well, you know.

Example Sentences for 人士 (10)

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你知道，残疾人士也拥有投票权。

nǐ zhī dào， ， cán jí rén shì yě yōng yǒu tóu piào。

People with disabilities have got a vote as well, you know.
2
你应该为了自己寻求专业人士的帮助。

nǐ yīng gāi wéi le zì jǐ xún qiú zhuān yè rén shì de bāng zhù。

You owe it to yourself to get some professional help.
3
农场主俱乐部是为农业界人士创办的组织。

nóng cháng zhǔ jù lè bù shì wéi nóng yè jiè rén shì chuàng bàn de zǔ zhī。

The Farmers' Club is an organisation for people involved in agriculture.
4
该国的政界人士均已松了口气。

gāi guó de zhèng jiè rén shì jūn yǐ sōng le kǒu qì。

The country's politicians are already heaving a collective sigh of relief.
5
T恤衫现在几乎成了伦敦西区时尚人士的必备之物。

T T xù shān xiàn zài jī hū chéng le lún dūn xī qū shí shàng rén shì de bì bèi zhī。

T-shirts now seem almost de rigueur in the West End.
6
《华尔街日报》的一篇社论概述了很多保守派人士的观点。

《 《 huá ěr jiē rì》 bào 》 de yī piān shè lùn gài shù le hěn duō bǎo shǒu pài rén shì de。

A Wall Street Journal editorial encapsulated the views of many conservatives.
7
战争爆发时，他作为敌国人士遭到关押。

zhàn zhēng bào fā shí， ， tā zuò wéi dí guó rén shì zāo dào guān。

When war broke out, he was interned as an enemy alien.
8
他是个模范的专业人士，是年轻人的榜样。

tā shì gè mó fàn de zhuān yè rén shì， ， shì nián qīng rén de bǎng。

He is a model professional and an example to the younger lads.
9
他不是个不知羞耻的人，他只是个专业人士。

tā bù shì gè bù zhī xiū chǐ de rén， ， tā zhī shì gè zhuān yè rén。

He was not a dishonourable man, he was merely a professional.
10
分析人士担心超负荷运转的空中交通管制系统会面临崩溃。

fēn xī rén shì dān xīn chāo fù hé yùn zhuǎn de kōng zhōng jiāo tōng guǎn zhì xì tǒng huì miàn lín bēng kuì。

Analysts fear the overstretched air traffic control system could reach breaking point.

Cultural Notes for 人士

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the concept of 人士 often includes respect for scholars and experts, reflecting the historical emphasis on education and social contributions. Public figures are expected to uphold moral standards and serve as role models.

Frequently Asked Questions about 人士

No, 人士 is specifically used for significant or notable individuals, not just anyone.