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行人

xingren
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Explanation 行人 in your Level:
At the A1 level, you learn that '人' (rén) means person. '行人' (xíngrén) is a slightly more advanced word, but you can understand it as 'walking person.' You will mostly see this word on signs in China. If you see a sign with a picture of a person walking and the characters 行人, it means that area is for people, not cars. You don't need to use this word in your own basic sentences yet; just knowing that it means 'pedestrian' when you are walking in a city is enough. Think of it as a 'label' for people on the street. For example, '行人红灯' means 'Pedestrian Red Light.' It is one of the first 'official' words you might notice when traveling to a Chinese-speaking country because it is on every street corner.
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At the A2 level, you can start using '行人' in simple sentences about your environment. You might say '路边有很多行人' (There are many pedestrians by the road). You are learning to describe the world around you, and '行人' is a useful noun for describing a busy street. You should also recognize it in basic traffic rules, like '行人走人行道' (Pedestrians walk on the sidewalk). At this level, you begin to distinguish between 'walking' as an action (走路) and 'pedestrian' as a noun (行人). You might notice that '行人' is used in public places like subways or parks to direct the flow of people. It is a step up from just saying 'people' (人) because it specifically describes their role in the street.
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At the B1 level, you should be comfortable using '行人' in both spoken and written contexts. You can use it to talk about urban issues, safety, and daily life. You should understand compound words like '人行道' (sidewalk) and '行人天桥' (pedestrian bridge). You can also use measure words more accurately, like '一名行人'. You might use '行人' to explain a situation, such as '因为行人太多，车开得很慢' (Because there are too many pedestrians, the car is driving slowly). You are also starting to see the difference between '行人' and '路人' (passerby), though you might still mix them up occasionally. This level is about building the habit of using the 'correct' noun for the 'correct' setting.
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At the B2 level (the target level for this word), you must use '行人' with precision. You understand that it is a formal term used in news, law, and urban planning. You can discuss complex topics like '行人安全' (pedestrian safety) or '行人优先权' (pedestrian right-of-way). You know that in a formal report, you should use '名' as a measure word. You are also aware of the poetic or literary uses of '行人' to describe travelers or people moving through life. Your usage should be consistent: you use '行人' when discussing traffic and '路人' when discussing social interactions with strangers. You can read a news article about a traffic accident and understand the legal implications described using this word. This level marks the transition to professional-sounding Chinese.
At the C1 level, '行人' is a word you use effortlessly in diverse registers. You can use it in academic discussions about '行人交通流理论' (pedestrian traffic flow theory) or in high-level business presentations about urban development. You are also sensitive to the word's etymology and its historical meaning as an 'envoy.' You might use '行人' in creative writing to create a specific atmosphere, such as describing the '匆匆行人' (hurried pedestrians) as a metaphor for the fast pace of modern society. You understand the nuances between '行人', '步行者', and '散步者' perfectly and can choose the one that fits the exact tone of your text. Your vocabulary is rich enough that '行人' is just one of many options you have to describe people on the move.
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At the C2 level, you have a near-native grasp of '行人'. You can appreciate the word in classical literature and modern poetry, understanding its deep resonance as a symbol of the human journey. You can engage in professional debates about traffic law or urban architecture where '行人' is a technical term. You might use the word in sophisticated metaphors, comparing the '行人的足迹' (footprints of a pedestrian) to the temporary nature of human achievements. You are also aware of regional variations or specific legal definitions of '行人' in different Chinese-speaking jurisdictions (like Mainland China vs. Taiwan). At this stage, the word is not just a vocabulary item but a tool for precise, nuanced, and even artistic expression in the Chinese language.
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Examples Notes & Tips

行人 in 30 Seconds

  • A formal noun meaning 'pedestrian' used in traffic and urban contexts.
  • Combines 'walk' (行) and 'person' (人) to describe someone on foot.
  • Essential for reading street signs and understanding public safety announcements.
  • Distinguished from 'passerby' (路人) by its focus on traffic and physical movement.

The term 行人 (xíngrén) is the standard, formal, and most common way to refer to a 'pedestrian' in the Chinese language. It is a compound noun formed by two foundational characters: 行 (xíng), which means to walk, travel, or go, and 人 (rén), which means person. Together, they literally translate to 'a person who is walking' or 'a person in transit on foot.' While in casual English we might just say 'people walking,' in Chinese, especially in the context of urban planning, traffic regulations, and daily safety, 行人 is the indispensable technical and social term.

Formal Traffic Context
In any city in China, you will see this word on street signs, traffic lights, and public safety announcements. For example, '行人过街天桥' (Pedestrian Overpass) or '行人优先' (Pedestrians First). It defines the legal status of a person on the road who is not in a vehicle.
Urban Sociology
Beyond just traffic, the word is used in literature and news to describe the flow of people in a city. It evokes the image of a bustling sidewalk or a quiet traveler. It is more formal than '走路的人' (person walking) and more specific than '路人' (passerby), which often implies a stranger or someone just passing by a situation.
Legal and Safety Usage
In insurance documents or police reports regarding accidents, '行人' is the only acceptable term to categorize the pedestrian party. It distinguishes them from '驾驶员' (drivers) and '乘客' (passengers).

这里的交通非常繁忙，行人过马路时必须格外小心。(The traffic here is very busy; pedestrians must be extra careful when crossing the street.)

When you are in a Chinese-speaking environment, you will notice that the word is often paired with specific verbs and prepositions. You don't just 'be' a pedestrian; you 'are' a pedestrian in relation to the infrastructure. The word is high-frequency in both written and spoken Mandarin, appearing in news broadcasts daily. It is essential for B2 learners to master because it marks the transition from basic descriptive language ('the man is walking') to professional, accurate vocabulary ('the pedestrian is crossing').

红灯亮时，行人禁止通行。(When the red light is on, pedestrians are forbidden to pass.)

Furthermore, the word '行人' carries a sense of anonymity. In a crowd, you are one of the many '行人'. If you witness an accident and the police ask about the people there, you might describe the '行人' on the sidewalk. It is a collective noun often used with measure words like '名' (míng) for a formal count or '个' (gè) for a general count. Mastering this word allows you to navigate urban life in China with the correct linguistic framework, understanding everything from subway announcements to safety pamphlets.

Using 行人 (xíngrén) correctly involves understanding its role as a subject or object in sentences related to movement, safety, and urban environments. Because it is a formal noun, it often appears in structures that emphasize rules or observations. Unlike the English 'walker' which can sound casual or like a hobbyist, '行人' is strictly functional.

As a Subject in Rules
When defining what people on foot should do, '行人' starts the sentence. Example: '行人应当走人行道' (Pedestrians should use the sidewalk). Here, it sets the scope of the rule to everyone walking.
With Measure Words
If you are counting pedestrians, use '名' (míng) for a professional tone, such as in a news report: '三名行人受伤' (Three pedestrians were injured). In daily conversation, '个' (gè) is acceptable: '路边有很多个行人' (There are many pedestrians by the road).
In Compound Nouns
'行人' acts as a modifier for many infrastructure terms. '行人专用道' (Pedestrian-only lane), '行人过街信号灯' (Pedestrian crossing signal). In these cases, it functions like an adjective in English.

由于大雨，街道上的行人寥寥无几。(Due to the heavy rain, there are very few pedestrians on the street.)

In descriptive writing, '行人' helps set a scene. You might write, '街上行人匆匆' (Pedestrians on the street are in a hurry). This four-character structure (Noun + Adverb/Adjective) is very common in Chinese literature to describe the atmosphere of a city. It captures the rhythm of life without needing complex verb conjugations.

汽车应该礼让行人。(Cars should yield to pedestrians.)

Finally, consider the passive voice or objective use. '这道门是专为行人设计的' (This door is designed specifically for pedestrians). Here, '行人' defines the intended user. Whether you are reading a map, listening to a GPS '导航' (dǎoháng) which might say '请注意行人' (Please watch for pedestrians), or writing a report, the word remains stable and versatile.

The word 行人 (xíngrén) is omnipresent in the linguistic landscape of modern China. If you step outside in Beijing, Shanghai, or even a smaller town, you are surrounded by the context of this word. It is the language of the 'public square' and the 'shared road.'

Public Announcements
In subway stations or at large intersections, automated voices often broadcast: '行人请走地下通道' (Pedestrians, please use the underground passage). These recordings use '行人' to address the public collectively and respectfully.
News and Media
Weather reports often mention '行人'. For example, '大风天气，行人出行请注意安全' (In windy weather, pedestrians should be careful when going out). Journalists use it to provide safety advice to the general population.
Driving Schools and Tests
If you take a driving test in China (科目一 or 科目三), '行人' is a keyword. You must learn when to yield to them and how to identify '行人横穿马路' (pedestrians crossing the road). It is a core part of the 'Rules of the Road'.

播音员：由于前方施工，请行人绕道行驶。(Announcer: Due to construction ahead, pedestrians please take a detour.)

In a more poetic sense, you might hear this word in the lyrics of songs or in novels describing the loneliness of a city. A 'lonely pedestrian' (孤单的行人) is a common trope in Mandopop, where the person walking represents a soul moving through the journey of life. This duality—between the cold, legalistic 'traffic unit' and the warm, human 'traveler'—makes '行人' a fascinating word to master.

路上的行人都在低头看手机。(The pedestrians on the road are all looking down at their phones.)

Whether you are hearing it in a formal warning or reading it in a poignant poem, '行人' remains the standard. It bridges the gap between the mundane reality of city life and the broader human experience of moving from point A to point B. For a B2 learner, recognizing these different registers—from the robotic subway voice to the descriptive novelist—is key to achieving fluency.

While 行人 (xíngrén) seems straightforward, English speakers often trip up on its specific register and its distinction from similar-sounding or similar-meaning words. Avoiding these mistakes will make your Chinese sound much more natural and precise.

Overusing it in Casual Conversation
In English, we might say 'I saw a pedestrian today.' In Chinese, if you are just talking to a friend about a specific person you saw walking, '行人' might sound too formal or clinical. Instead, you might just say '一个走路的人' (a person walking) or '路上的一个人'. Reserve '行人' for when you are talking about the general flow of people or traffic situations.
Confusing with 路人 (lùrén)
This is the most common error. '路人' (lùrén) literally means 'road person' but it translates more accurately to 'passerby' or 'stranger'. If you want to say 'I asked a random person on the street for directions,' use '路人'. If you want to say 'The car hit a pedestrian,' use '行人'. '路人' emphasizes the social relationship (or lack thereof), while '行人' emphasizes the physical act/status of walking on a road.
Incorrect Measure Words
Beginners often use '只' (zhī) or other incorrect measure words. Remember that for people, '个' (gè) is the default, but for '行人', '名' (míng) is the professional standard. Using '名' in a formal report makes you sound like a native speaker.

❌ 错误：我是一个行人去上班。
✅ 正确：我步行去上班。(I walk to work.)

Another subtle mistake is using '行人' to describe people walking in a park or on a hiking trail. In those contexts, terms like '散步的人' (people taking a stroll) or '游客' (tourists/hikers) are much more appropriate. '行人' implies the presence of a 'road' (路) or a structured urban environment where there is a distinction between foot traffic and vehicular traffic.

❌ 错误：森林里有很多行人。
✅ 正确：森林里有很多徒步旅行者。(There are many hikers in the forest.)

By keeping '行人' in the box of 'urban traffic and formal observation,' you avoid these common pitfalls. It is a word of the city, the asphalt, and the crosswalk.

To truly master 行人 (xíngrén), you must see where it sits in the constellation of Chinese words for 'people moving.' Each alternative has a specific nuance that changes the meaning of your sentence significantly.

路人 (lùrén) vs 行人
路人: Passerby or stranger. Focuses on the lack of personal connection. '他对我来说只是个路人' (He is just a stranger to me).
行人: Pedestrian. Focuses on the physical state of walking in traffic. '行人请注意安全' (Pedestrians, please be safe).
步行者 (bùxíngzhě) vs 行人
步行者: Walker or hiker. Often used in a more active or hobbyist sense. You might see this in sports or fitness contexts. It sounds slightly more Japanese-influenced (from 'hokousha') or very technical. '行人' is much more common in daily Chinese.
过路人 (guòlùrén) vs 行人
过路人: Someone passing through. Similar to '路人', but emphasizes the 'passing' (过) aspect. It’s often used in storytelling: '一个过路人救了他' (A passerby saved him).

比较：
1. 街上有很多行人。(General traffic observation)
2. 他向一个路人问路。(Asking a stranger)
3. 这里的步行者都穿着运动鞋。(People walking for exercise/active walkers)

In formal documents, you might also see 徒步人员 (túbù rényuán), which refers to 'personnel on foot,' often used in military or emergency response contexts. However, for 99% of situations involving people walking on a city street, '行人' remains the king of nouns. Understanding these subtle shifts in vocabulary is what moves a learner from B1 (intermediate) to B2 (upper-intermediate) and beyond. It shows you understand not just the word, but the social and physical context it belongs to.

How Formal Is It?

Fun Fact

In the famous Tang Dynasty poem by Su Shi, '行人' is used to mean any traveler in the world, emphasizing that everyone is just passing through life.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /ˈhɪŋ.rɛn/
US /ˈʃɪŋ.rɛn/
Both syllables have equal weight, but the rising tone on both gives it a distinctive 'up-up' rhythm.
Rhymes With
明星 (míngxīng) 情感 (qínggǎn) 进行 (jìnxíng) 和平 (hépíng) 完成 (wánchéng) 姓名 (xìngmíng) 宁静 (níngjìng) 风景 (fēngjǐng)
Common Errors
  • Pronouncing 'X' as 'Z' or 'S'.
  • Using the 1st tone (flat) for 'xíng' instead of the 2nd tone (rising).
  • Confusing 'rén' with 'rèn' (4th tone).
  • Failing to aspirate the 'r' correctly (it's close to a soft 'j' or 'zh' sound in some dialects).
  • Over-emphasizing the 'g' in 'xíng'; it is a nasal 'ng' sound.
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Examples by Level

1

行人在路边。

The pedestrian is by the road.

Basic Subject + Location structure.

2

这是行人红灯。

This is a pedestrian red light.

Noun acting as a modifier.

3

行人很多。

There are many pedestrians.

Subject + Adjective (no 'is' needed in Chinese).

4

行人走这里。

Pedestrians go here.

Simple Subject + Verb + Object.

5

看行人。

Look at the pedestrians.

Imperative verb + Object.

6

一个行人。

One pedestrian.

Number + Measure word + Noun.

7

行人过马路。

The pedestrian crosses the road.

Subject + Verb + Object.

8

行人安全。

Pedestrian safety.

Noun phrase.

1

路上的行人很忙。

The pedestrians on the road are busy.

Attribute (路上的) + Subject (行人).

2

请注意路上的行人。

Please pay attention to the pedestrians on the road.

Polite request '请' + Verb phrase.

3

这里没有行人。

There are no pedestrians here.

Existence sentence with '没有'.

4

行人应该走人行道。

Pedestrians should walk on the sidewalk.

Modal verb '应该' (should).

5

我看到两个行人在说话。

I see two pedestrians talking.

Verb + Object + Verb (pivotal sentence).

6

雨天行人很少。

There are few pedestrians on rainy days.

Time phrase + Subject + Adjective.

7

行人不可以在这里骑车。

Pedestrians cannot ride bikes here.

Negative modal '不可以'.

8

那个行人是我的老师。

That pedestrian is my teacher.

Demonstrative '那个' + Noun + '是'.

1

为了行人的安全，这里安装了红绿灯。

For the safety of pedestrians, traffic lights were installed here.

Prepositional phrase '为了...' (for the sake of).

2

司机必须礼让正在过马路的行人。

Drivers must yield to pedestrians who are crossing the road.

Modal '必须' + Verb '礼让' (yield).

3

这条小路只允许行人通过。

This small path only allows pedestrians to pass.

Verb '允许' (allow) + Object + Verb.

4

有很多行人在天桥上拍照。

There are many pedestrians taking photos on the overpass.

Existence '有' + Noun + '在...做...'.

5

他是一个普通的行人，却做了一件伟大的事。

He is an ordinary pedestrian, yet he did a great thing.

Conjunction '却' (yet/but).

6

由于施工，行人需要绕行。

Due to construction, pedestrians need to take a detour.

Cause '由于' + Effect.

7

警察正在询问路边的行人。

The police are questioning the pedestrians by the road.

Progressive aspect '正在'.

8

商场门口聚集了大量的行人。

A large number of pedestrians gathered at the mall entrance.

Location + Verb + '了' + Quantity.

1

城市规划应当充分考虑行人的便利性。

Urban planning should fully consider the convenience of pedestrians.

Formal verb '考虑' and abstract noun '便利性'.

2

该路段事故频发，行人过马路时需警惕。

Accidents occur frequently on this stretch of road; pedestrians must be vigilant when crossing.

Formal '该' (this) and '需' (need/must).

3

自动驾驶汽车需要精准识别周围的行人。

Self-driving cars need to accurately identify surrounding pedestrians.

Technical terminology '自动驾驶' and '识别'.

4

行人违章横穿马路是造成交通拥堵的原因之一。

Pedestrians illegally crossing the road is one of the reasons for traffic congestion.

Complex subject phrase + '是...原因之一'.

5

政府决定拓宽人行道以容纳更多行人。

The government decided to widen the sidewalk to accommodate more pedestrians.

Purpose clause '以' (in order to).

6

在繁华的商业街，行人的流量非常大。

In busy commercial streets, the flow of pedestrians is very large.

Noun compound '行人流量' (pedestrian flow/traffic).

7

这名行人因为闯红灯被罚款了。

This pedestrian was fined for running a red light.

Passive structure '被' (bèi).

8

行人过街天桥的建设缓解了交通压力。

The construction of the pedestrian overpass eased traffic pressure.

Formal verb '缓解' (ease/alleviate).

1

街道两旁的橱窗吸引了匆匆行人的目光。

The shop windows on both sides of the street caught the eyes of hurried pedestrians.

Literary verb '吸引' and '目光'.

2

在这座陌生的城市里，我觉得自己只是一个行色匆匆的行人。

In this unfamiliar city, I feel like I'm just a pedestrian in a great hurry.

Idiomatic expression '行色匆匆' (in a hurry to travel).

3

法律规定，即使行人在事故中有过错，司机也应承担部分责任。

The law stipulates that even if the pedestrian is at fault in an accident, the driver should still bear partial responsibility.

Complex conditional '即使...也...'.

4

行人空间的缺失反映了城市化进程中的某些弊端。

The lack of pedestrian space reflects certain drawbacks in the process of urbanization.

Abstract academic vocabulary '缺失', '弊端'.

5

他静静地坐在咖啡馆里，观察着窗外流动的行人。

He sat quietly in the cafe, observing the flowing pedestrians outside the window.

Participial-like adjective '流动的' (flowing).

6

有效的行人导向系统能显著提升游客的旅游体验。

An effective pedestrian wayfinding system can significantly enhance the travel experience for tourists.

Adverb '显著' (significantly).

7

行人不仅仅是交通参与者，更是城市活力的体现。

Pedestrians are not just traffic participants, but an embodiment of urban vitality.

Structure '不仅仅是...更是...'.

8

设计师试图在繁忙的都市中为行人开辟出一片宁静的绿洲。

The designer attempted to carve out a quiet oasis for pedestrians in the busy metropolis.

Verb '开辟' (to open up/carve out).

1

人生如逆旅，我亦是行人。

Life is like an inn; I too am a traveler/pedestrian.

Classical Chinese allusion (Su Shi).

2

城市景观的重塑应回归以行人为本的设计理念。

The reshaping of urban landscapes should return to a pedestrian-oriented design philosophy.

Idiom-like '以...为本' (centering on...).

3

行人轨迹预测算法在人工智能领域具有重要的研究价值。

Pedestrian trajectory prediction algorithms hold significant research value in the field of AI.

Highly technical academic Chinese.

4

在文学作品中，‘行人’往往象征着漂泊与寻找。

In literary works, 'pedestrian' often symbolizes wandering and searching.

Literary analysis vocabulary '象征' (symbolize).

5

尽管时代变迁，行人穿梭于市井的景象依旧是城市最本真的底色。

Despite the changing times, the sight of pedestrians shuttling through the marketplaces remains the most authentic backdrop of the city.

Sophisticated vocabulary '穿梭', '本真', '底色'.

6

交通法规对行人权利的界定，反映了社会文明的进步程度。

The definition of pedestrian rights in traffic regulations reflects the degree of progress in social civilization.

Noun '界定' (definition/delimitation).

7

他以一种近乎冷漠的客观视角，审视着街道上往来不绝的行人。

With an almost indifferent objective perspective, he examined the endless stream of pedestrians on the street.

Adverbial '近乎' and idiom '往来不绝'.

8

在宏大的历史叙事中，普通行人的命运往往被淹没在时代的洪流里。

In grand historical narratives, the fates of ordinary pedestrians are often submerged in the torrent of the times.

Metaphorical language '淹没', '洪流'.

Common Collocations

行人安全
行人优先
行人流量
行人天桥
行人道
行人闯红灯
行人隧道
行人专用区
匆匆行人
避让行人

Common Phrases

行人止步

— No pedestrians allowed (signage).

前方施工，行人止步。

行人过街

— Pedestrians crossing the street.

行人过街请走斑马线。

行人横穿

— Pedestrians crossing (often used for illegal crossing).

行人横穿马路非常危险。

行人信号灯

— Pedestrian crossing light.

请等待行人信号灯变绿。

行人系统

— Pedestrian system (urban design).

这个城市的行人系统很完善。

行人保护

— Pedestrian protection (safety features).

这款车配备了行人保护系统。

行人受伤

— Pedestrian injured (news context).

事故中有一名行人受伤。

行人拥挤

— Pedestrian crowding.

由于节日，街上行人拥挤。

行人路线

— Pedestrian route.

请按照指定的行人路线行走。

行人通行

— Pedestrian passage/access.

此门仅供行人通行。

Idioms & Expressions

"行色匆匆"

— To be in a great hurry to travel; looking like a busy traveler.

他在机场行色匆匆，没看到我。

Literary/Formal
"行人如织"

— Pedestrians are as numerous as threads in weaving (very crowded).

春节期间，步行街上行人如织。

Literary
"路人皆知"

— Known by every passerby (common knowledge). Usually '司马昭之心，路人皆知'.

他的野心已经是路人皆知了。

Idiom
"行人刁斗风沙暗"

— A classical line describing the harsh conditions for travelers/soldiers in the desert.

这句诗描绘了古代行人的艰辛。

Classical Poetry
"过路财神"

— A person through whose hands a lot of money passes, but none of it belongs to them.

我只是个过路财神，钱都要交上去。

Metaphorical
"行万里路"

— To travel ten thousand miles (part of '读万卷书，行万里路').

年轻人应该多出去行万里路。

Proverb
"行尸走肉"

— A walking corpse (someone without soul or purpose). Uses '行' as 'walking'.

没有梦想的人就像行尸走肉。

Idiom
"独行侠"

— A lone wolf; someone who walks/acts alone.

他总是独来独往，是个典型的独行侠。

Informal
"行云流水"

— Like floating clouds and flowing water (natural and smooth).

他的书法写得行云流水。

Idiom
"路不拾遗"

— People do not pick up things lost on the road (describing a safe/moral society).

那个地方治安很好，路不拾遗。

Idiom

Word Family

Nouns

人行道
行人天桥
行人信号灯
人流

Verbs

步行
行走
行进
穿行

Adjectives

行色匆匆
步行的

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Mnemonic

Imagine a person (人) walking (行) across a crosswalk. The characters literally mean 'walking person.'

Visual Association

Picture a bright yellow road sign with a silhouette of a person walking. That silhouette is the '行人'.

Word Web

Traffic Sidewalk Walking Safety City Crosswalk Road People

Challenge

Try to spot the '行人' characters on three different street signs today or in a video of a Chinese city.

Word Origin

The term '行人' dates back to ancient Chinese texts like the 'Zhou Li' and 'Zuo Zhuan'. It originally referred to officials in charge of guests or envoys traveling between states.

Original meaning: Envoy, messenger, or official traveler.

Sino-Tibetan (Sinitic).

Cultural Context

No specific sensitivities; the word is neutral and functional.

In the West, 'pedestrian' can sometimes imply 'boring' (e.g., 'a pedestrian performance'). In Chinese, '行人' does not have this negative metaphorical meaning.

Su Shi's poem '人生如逆旅，我亦是行人' (Life is an inn, I too am a traveler). The film 'Blind Shaft' (盲井) features scenes of workers as '行人' in the harsh industrial landscape. Modern Mandopop songs like '行人的眼睛' (The Eyes of Pedestrians).
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This Word in Other Languages

歩行者 Japanese 보행자 Korean
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