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平民
píngmín
Description
平民就是普通人，不是官员，也不是有钱有权的人。
A 平民 is an ordinary person, not an official, nor someone wealthy or powerful.
在古代，平民要向国王交税。
In ancient times, 平民 had to pay taxes to the king.
Meanings
平民píngmín
common people; ordinary citizen (not noble or official)
他只是一个普通的平民。
He is just an ordinary civilian.
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Notes
- Etymology
平 (level, ordinary) + 民 (people), literally 'ordinary people'.
- Nuance
often contrasts with 贵族 (nobility) or 官员 (officials).
In videos
“但是我们这个最平民的。”
“我们在这里鬼混，然后捉弄这些平民。”
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