平民 (píng mín) — common people, populace
Definition
平民 refers to ordinary people without rank or title — the 'commoners.' It often carries a contrast with officials, the wealthy, or the elite.
noun
common peoplepopulace
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 平民。Zhè wèi zǒng tǒng dé dào le hěn duō píng mín de zhī chí.This president received support from many common people.
- 平民。Zhàn zhēng zhōng zuì shòu kǔ de shì píng mín.During war, those who suffer the most are the common people.
- 平民。Zhè bù diàn yǐng jiǎng shù le píng mín de shēng huó.This movie tells about the life of ordinary people.
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