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民
mín
Description
"民"这个字的意思是"人民"或者"老百姓"，指一个国家里的普通人。
The character "民" means "people" or "common folk," referring to ordinary people in a country.
它常常和别的字一起用，比如"人民"、"农民"、"公民"。
It is often used together with other characters, such as in "人民" (people), "农民" (farmers), and "公民" (citizens).
Meanings
民mín
the people; common people; citizens
这个国家的民很爱和平。
The people of this country love peace.
民mín
civilian (as opposed to military or official)
这是民用的机场。
This is a civilian airport.
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Notes
- Etymology
ancient pictograph; rarely used alone, mostly in compounds like 人民 and 农民.
- Nuance
民 emphasizes ordinary people; contrast with 官 (officials) and 军 (military).
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