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百姓
bǎixìng
Description
“百姓”指的是普通的老百姓，也就是社会上一般的人民。
"百姓" refers to ordinary common people, that is, the general population in society.
我们常常说“老百姓”，用来表示普通人，比如工人、农民和上班的人。
We often say "老百姓" to mean ordinary people, such as workers, farmers, and office workers.
Meanings
百姓bǎixìng
common people; ordinary folk
这个政策对百姓很有好处。
This policy is very beneficial to the people.
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Notes
- Etymology
literally 'hundred surnames', originally meaning the many families, now the common people.
- Nuance
often said as 老百姓 in everyday speech, contrasting ordinary people with officials.
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“早知百姓饮落醉纤瘦”
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