What does personal mean?

Belonging or relating to one particular person. Concerning someone's private life rather than public matters. Directed at someone's character rather than their ideas or actions.

How is personal pronounced?

UK /ˈpɜːsənəl/, US /ˈpɝːsənəl/.

personal

/ˈpɜːsənəl/ · /ˈpɝːsənəl/

CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #676 in the learning path

个人的；本人的

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Definitions

adj. Belonging or relating to one particular person.

个人的；本人的

adj. Concerning someone's private life rather than public matters.

私人的；隐私的

adj. Directed at someone's character rather than their ideas or actions.

针对个人的；人身攻击的

Example

Please keep your personal belongings close while boarding the train.

上火车时，请将个人物品放在身边。

Online services should protect personal information and explain clearly how they collect and use customer data.

在线服务应保护个人信息，并清楚说明如何收集和使用客户数据。

Collocations

personal belongings
personal information
personal experience
personal attack

Word family

person (n.)
personally (adv.)
personality (n.)
impersonal (adj.)

Synonyms

individual
private

Antonyms

impersonal

Usage tip

personal指个人的；personnel指全体员工，注意拼写。

FAQ

What does personal mean?: Belonging or relating to one particular person. Concerning someone's private life rather than public matters. Directed at someone's character rather than their ideas or actions.
How is personal pronounced?: UK /ˈpɜːsənəl/, US /ˈpɝːsənəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.