mò shēng rén
stranger
陌生人 (mòshēngrén) is often used in Chinese to refer to someone you do not know. It can be used in a variety of contexts, much like stranger in English. For example, you can say 'he is a stranger to me' - “他对我是一个陌生人” (Tā duì wǒ shì yīgè mòshēngrén).
Wǒ bù rènshí zhège mòshēngrén.
I do not know this stranger.
This sentence can be used when you are pointing out someone who you don't know.
Mòshēngrén zǒu jìnliǎo fángjiān.
A stranger walked into the room.
This sentence describes a situation where an unknown person enters a room.
Zhège mòshēngrén láizì nǎlǐ?
Where is this stranger from?
This sentence can be used when you want to ask about the origin of an unknown person.
Mòshēngrén kāishǐ shuōhuàle.
The stranger started to talk.
This sentence describes an event where a stranger begins to speak.
Mòshēngrén kàn qǐlái hěn jǐnzhāng.
The stranger looks very nervous.
This sentence can be used when you observe that an unknown person looks nervous.
Mòshēngrén zuò zài nàgè jiǎoluò lǐ.
The stranger is sitting in that corner.
This sentence describes a situation where a stranger is sitting in a corner.
Mòshēngrén líkāile wǒmen de shìxiàn.
The stranger left our sight.
This sentence describes a situation where a stranger departs from your visual range.
Nàgè mòshēngrén chīle wǒmen de shíwù.
That stranger ate our food.
This sentence describes a situation where an unknown person consumes your food.
Mòshēng rén gěi le wǒ yī běn shū.
The stranger gave me a book.
This sentence describes a situation where you receive a book from a stranger.
Wǒ wúfǎ lǐjiě nàgè mòshēngrén de xíngwéi.
I can't understand that stranger's behavior.
This sentence can be used when you find an unknown person's behavior ununderstandable.