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民间
mínjiān
Description
民间指的是老百姓中间，不是政府或官方的。
"民间" refers to among the common people, not the government or officials.
很多民间故事和音乐都是一代一代传下来的。
Many "民间" stories and music have been passed down from generation to generation.
Meanings
民间mínjiān
among the common people; folk
这个故事在民间流传了很久。
This story has been passed down among the people for a long time.
民间mínjiān
nongovernmental; unofficial
两国的民间交流越来越多。
There is increasing folk exchange between the two countries.
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Notes
- Etymology
民 (people) + 间 (among/between), literally 'among the people'.
- Nuance
often contrasts with 官方 (official) or 政府 (government).
In videos
“就是这个近百年民间制自己发明的字”
“第二 民间的活动也很有价值”
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