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泥腿子
nítuǐzi
Description
"泥腿子"以前用来说在田里干活的农民，因为他们的腿上常常有泥。
"泥腿子" used to refer to farmers working in the fields, because their legs were often covered in mud.
这个词有时候带一点看不起人的意思，用的时候要小心。
This word sometimes carries a slightly derogatory meaning, so use it carefully.
Meanings
泥腿子nítuǐzi
peasant; farmer (often derogatory)
他爷爷以前就是个泥腿子。
His grandfather used to be a farmer.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
literally "muddy-leg one", from farmers working barefoot in muddy fields.
- Nuance
often condescending; use 农民 for a neutral term.
In videos
“你這種泥腿子就能上我的牀”
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