本人
Definitions
- 1. I; me; myself
- 2. oneself; yourself; himself; herself; the person concerned
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Word relationships
Register variants
1 itemRelated words
3 itemsoneself
Used as a reflexive pronoun, but 本人 can be more formal or emphatic when referring to oneself.
other people
Can refer to oneself in a coquettish or playful manner, while 本人 is neutral and formal.
itself
Refers to 'oneself' in a more abstract sense, whereas 本人 explicitly denotes the person.
Usage notes
Collocations
Often used in phrases like 本人亲自 (in person), 本人同意 (I agree), or 本人签名 (my signature). It pairs with formal verbs and nouns.
Formality
本人 is used in formal contexts to refer to oneself, such as in official statements, declarations, or when emphasizing personal identity. It is not typically used in casual conversation.
Example Sentences
1 shown本人 在此声明。
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