Korean

서민

서민
Meaning: common people; ordinary citizen
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

This movie realistically depicted the lives of ordinary people.
최근 물가가 급격히 치솟아 서민들의 시름이 깊어지고 있다.
Prices have skyrocketed recently, deepening the worries of the common people.
조선 시대의 풍속화에는 서민들의 삶이 생생하게 담겨 있다.
Genre paintings from the Joseon period vividly capture the lives of common people.
최근 물가의 급상승으로 인해 서민들의 가계 부담이 커지고 있다.
The recent rapid rise in prices is increasing the household burden for ordinary people.

Usage Notes

Refers to people without special titles or privileges, often economically middle to lower class.

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