Chinese

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

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Example sentences

這些政策對百姓的生活有很大的影響。
这些政策对百姓的生活有很大的影响。
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。
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。
This novel depicts the suffering war brought to ordinary people.
軍閥各霸一方,百姓生活很苦。
The warlords each dominated their own territory, and the common people lived in hardship.
他是一位仁慈的國王,深受百姓愛戴。
He is a benevolent king, deeply loved by his 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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