- 手艺人 shǒuyìrén craftsmanA person with a specific manual skill or trade; one who makes a living through their craft
- 搞笑艺人 gǎoxiàoyìrén comedianperformer who specializes in making people laugh, such as a professional comic or variety show entertainer
- 江湖艺人 jiānghúyìrén itinerant entertainerAn entertainer who travels from place to place performing stunts, singing, storytelling, or animal shows to make a living.
- 演艺人员 yǎnyìrényuán entertainerentertainer or performer; anyone professionally engaged in film, theater, dance, or acrobatics; also known as [[演职人员|演職人員|yan3 zhi2 ren2 yuan2]] in Mainland China
- 街头艺人 jiētóuyìrén buskerbusker; street artist; a performer such as a musician, dancer, or acrobat who performs in public spaces for tips