🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

持有人

Pronunciation / Transliteration: chíyǒurén

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Bearer/ˈbɛərər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"持有人的消息及时到达。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person or thing that carries or holds something.

    "The bearer of the message arrived just in time."
  2. 2

    A person who presents a document or instrument, especially one that confers rights or privileges.

    "The bearer of the ticket is entitled to enter the concert."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'bearer' originates from the Old English 'beran', meaning 'to carry or bring'. It evolved through Middle English as 'beren', reflecting the action of carrying something, and has retained this core meaning through its usage in various contexts over centuries.

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