都市人 (dū shì rén) — city dweller, urbanite

Definition

A person who lives in a big city, with a fast-paced lifestyle in contrast to 乡下人 (rural dwellers). Often used to highlight the urban way of life.

noun
city dwellerurbanite
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Examples

  • 都市人
    Hěn duō dū shì rén xǐ huan zhōu mò qù jiāo wài fàng sōng.
    Many city dwellers like to go to the suburbs to relax on weekends.
  • 都市人
    dū shì rén De shēng huó jié zòu bǐ xiāng cūn kuài hěn duō.
    The pace of life for urbanites is much faster than in the countryside.
  • 都市人
    Tā cóng xiǎo zài nóng cūn zhǎng dà, hòu lái biàn chéng le yí gè diǎn xíng de dū shì rén.
    He grew up in the countryside and later became a typical city dweller.

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