- 大人物 dàrénwù VIPperson of high status, power, or fame; great personage; big shot
- 小人物 xiǎorénwù a nobodyA person of low social status or little influence; a nonentity; an ordinary person without fame.
- 风云人物 fēngyúnrénwù man of the houra highly influential or famous person who is currently the center of attention in a certain field or time period; a person of the moment
- 传奇人物 chuánqírénwù legendary persona legendary person; a person who is a legend
- 新闻人物 xīnwénrénwù news figureA person who is briefly prominent in the news or attracts public attention due to their involvement in a newsworthy event.
- 风流人物 fēngliúrénwù outstanding personagea truly distinguished or exceptional person; a hero of their time
- 人物画 rénwùhuà figure paintingportrait or figure painting; a traditional style of painting focusing on human subjects
- 典型人物 diǎnxíngrénwù typical charactera person or literary character who represents a particular type, group, or set of qualities; a model or representative figure
- 头面人物 tóumiànrénwù bigwigA prominent social figure or leading person with high visibility and influence.
- 正面人物 zhèngmiànrénwù positive characterA character in a literary or artistic work who represents justice, progress, or virtue; more generally, any person who is praised or viewed positively in a critique. Contrast with [[反面人物|反面人物|fan3 mian4 ren2 wu4]].
- 新人物 xīnrénwù newcomerA person who has recently arrived or begun to stand out in a particular field.
- 反面人物 fǎnmiànrénwù villainvillain or negative character in a work of literature or art; also used generally for a person whose actions are condemned or criticized; opposite of a [[正面人物|正面人物|zheng4 mian4 ren2 wu4]]
- 臧否人物 zāngpǐrénwù to pass judgment on peopleTo pass judgment on or appraise the character of public figures or acquaintances, specifically regarding their virtues and flaws; to praise and criticize others' character.
- 年度人物 niándùrénwù person of the yearThe most influential person of a specific year.
- 招人物议 zhāorénwùyì to incur criticismTo invite criticism or cause people to gossip; to provoke public talk.
- 政治人物 zhèngzhìrénwù politicianpolitical figure; politician; statesman
- 人物描写 rénwùmiáoxiě portrayalcharacterization or portrayal of people in a creative work
- 显要人物 xiǎnyàorénwù influential figurean influential figure; a high-ranking person; a person of prominence
- 显赫人物 xiǎnhèrénwù luminarya famous or prominent person; a distinguished figure
- 核心人物 héxīnrénwù key figurekey figure; central personage; a person who plays a crucial role in an organization or event
- 灵魂人物 línghúnrénwù key figurethe most important person in a group or organization; the linchpin or soul of a project or team
- 甘草人物 gāncǎorénwù harmonizing charactera person who plays a supporting role in a group or drama to balance relationships and provide comic relief
- 花边人物 huābiānrénwù tabloid favoritea person who is frequently the subject of gossip, sensational news, or clickbait stories
- 铁腕人物 tiěwànrénwù strongmanAn influential person who uses forceful methods to maintain control; iron-fisted leader
- 二号人物 èrhàorénwù second-rate persona person who is considered second-best or of secondary importance or quality
- 代表人物 dàibiǎorénwù representative figureA representative individual or typical example of a certain school of thought, movement, or style; a leading exponent.
- 中心人物 zhōngxīnrénwù central figureA person who holds a core or key position within a group or field; a leading figure.
- 公众人物 gōngzhòngrénwù public figurea person who is widely known and often appears in the news or media, such as a politician, celebrity, or famous athlete
- 危险人物 wēixiǎnrénwù dangerous personA dangerous person or a security risk.
- 历史人物 lìshǐrénwù historical figurehistorical figure; person from history
- 反派人物 fǎnpàirénwù villainvillainous character in a play, novel, or film
- 人物设定 rénwùshèdìng character designthe background, personality, and appearance settings of a fictional character in a story or media production
- 封面人物 fēngmiànrénwù cover personThe person or personality featured on the cover of a book or magazine
