Chinese

bǎixìng
Meaning: common people; ordinary people; civilians
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

百
姓

Example sentences

These policies have a great impact on the lives of the common people.
善良的百姓是不會隨便觸犯刑法的。
善良的百姓是不会随便触犯刑法的。
Good citizens will not casually violate criminal law.
這部小說描寫了戰爭帶給普通百姓的苦難。
这部小说描写了战争带给普通百姓的苦难。
This novel depicts the suffering war brought to ordinary people.
他是一位仁慈的國王,深受百姓愛戴。
他是一位仁慈的国王,深受百姓爱戴。
He is a benevolent king, deeply loved by his people.
一位英明的君王應該關心百姓。
一位英明的君王应该关心百姓。
A wise monarch should care about the common people.
貪官汙吏榨取百姓的膏血。
贪官污吏榨取百姓的膏血。
Corrupt officials squeeze the 'fat and blood' of the common people.
這位皇上深受百姓愛戴。
这位皇上深受百姓爱戴。
This emperor is deeply loved by the common people.

Usage Notes

Originally referred to the 'hundred surnames' of officials, but later came to mean the general public or civilians.

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