- 小人物 xiǎorénwù nonentitya person of little importance or low social status
- 风云人物 fēngyúnrénwù influential figureA person who is highly prominent, influential, or the center of attention during a specific period or within a particular field.
- 传奇人物 chuánqírénwù legendA person who is famous for their extraordinary life story or achievements.
- 头面人物 tóumiànrénwù bigwigA leading or prominent figure in a particular social circle, organization, or field of activity.
- 反面人物 fǎnmiànrénwù villaina negative character or bad guy in a story, play, or film
- 历史人物 lìshǐrénwù historical figurehistorical person
- 二号人物 èrhàorénwù number twothe second-ranking person in an organization or hierarchy; second-in-command
- 公众人物 gōngzhòngrénwù public figurea person who has a high level of public visibility or fame, such as a celebrity or politician
- 代表人物 dàibiǎorénwù representative figurerepresentative individual (of a school of thought)
- 政治人物 zhèngzhìrénwù politicianpolitical figure, politician, or statesman
- 显赫人物 xiǎnhèrénwù luminarya person who has attained eminence or high social standing; a famous or prominent person
- 灵魂人物 línghúnrénwù key figurethe most important or influential individual who serves as the core of an organization, team, or movement
- 花边人物 huābiānrénwù tabloid favoriteA person who is frequently the subject of gossip columns or sensational news.
- 人物描写 rénwùmiáoxiě portrayal