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民以
mín yǐ
Description
“民以”不是一个完整的词，它来自古话“民以食为天”。
"民以" is not a complete word; it comes from the ancient saying "民以食为天".
这句话的意思是：对老百姓来说，吃饭是最重要的事。
This sentence means: for the common people, eating is the most important thing.
Meanings
民以食为天mín yǐ shí wéi tiān
food is the top priority for people
民以食为天，我们先吃饭吧。
Food is the primary need of the people; let's eat first.
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Notes
- Etymology
民 means 'people', 以 means 'to take/regard'; part of the classical saying 民以食为天.
- Nuance
民以 alone is incomplete; learn it inside the full idiom 民以食为天.
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