素族 (sù zú) — commoner (in historical or literary contexts)

Definition

Literary/historical term for the commoner class in ancient China, paired with 贵族 in contrast. Strongly bound to classical or pre-modern writing, not used in modern speech.

noun

commoner (in historical or literary contexts)

Examples

，素族。
Zài gǔ dài, sù zú yǔ guì zú zhī jiān yǒu zhe yán gé de děng jí chā yì.
In ancient times, there were strict class differences between commoners and nobles.
素族。
Zhè bù xiǎo shuō miáo xiě le sù zú de shēng huó yǔ kǔ nàn.
This novel depicts the life and suffering of commoners.
素族，。
Tā suī chū shēn sù zú, què píng jiè cái huá chéng wéi míng chén.
Although he was born a commoner, he became a famous minister through his talent.

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