Definition
市民 (shì mín) refers specifically to a resident of a city. 居民 (jū mín) is broader — it means 'resident' or 'inhabitant' of any place, not just a city. 公民 (gōng mín) is a legal/political term meaning 'citizen' with rights and duties, not just a resident.
noun
city resident
Examples
- 市民。Hěnduō shì mín dōu guānxīn chéngshì de huánjìng wèntí.Many city residents care about urban environmental issues.
- 市民。shì mín kěyǐ tóupiào xuǎnjǔ zìjǐ de dàibiǎo.City residents can vote to elect their own representatives.
- 市民。Zhè wèi shì mín měitiān zuò dìtiě shàngbān.This city resident takes the subway to work every day.
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