人民 (rén mín) — the people

Definition

人民 means 'the people' as a political collective (a nation or state's citizenry). It is broader and more formal than 民众 or 群众, which usually mean 'the masses / populace' in political contexts.

noun
the people
Measure word ·

Examples

  • 人民
    rén mín De shēng huó shuǐ píng tí gāo le.
    The people's living standards have improved.
  • 人民
    Zhèng fǔ yīng gāi tīng qǔ rén mín de yì jiàn.
    The government should listen to the people's opinions.
  • 人民
    rén mín Yǒu quán lì xuǎn zé zì jǐ de lǐng dǎo rén.
    The people have the right to choose their own leaders.

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