Korean

국민
Meaning: citizen; people; national
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

國
民

Example sentences

All citizens are equal before the law.
전 국민이 그를 응원했다.
The entire nation cheered for him.
국민은 선거에서 투표권을 행사할 수 있다.
Citizens can exercise their right to vote in an election.
정부 기관은 국민을 위해 일해야 한다.
Government institutions must work for the people.
정부는 국민의 복지 향상을 위해 노력하고 있다.
The government is striving to improve public welfare.
모든 국민은 법률 앞에 평등하다.
All citizens are equal before the law.
국민은 납세의 의무를 진다.
Citizens have the obligation to pay taxes.
모든 국민은 세금을 내야 한다.
All citizens must pay taxes.
헌법은 국가의 최고 법규로서 국민의 기본권을 보장한다.
The constitution, as the supreme law of the country, guarantees the basic rights of the people.
이번 대선 결과에 국민의 관심이 쏠리고 있다.
The public's attention is focused on the results of this presidential election.

Usage Notes

Refers to the people who constitute a nation or have its nationality.

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