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老百姓
lǎobǎixìng
Description
“老百姓”是指普通的人，不是当官的，也不是有钱有名的人。
"老百姓" refers to ordinary people, not officials or wealthy and famous individuals.
我们常常说“老百姓的生活”，意思是普通人每天的日子。
We often say "老百姓的生活", meaning the daily life of ordinary people.
Meanings
老百姓lǎobǎixìng
ordinary people; common folk; civilians
老百姓都希望生活越来越好。
Ordinary people all hope for a better life.
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Notes
- Etymology
literally "old hundred surnames," referring to the common people of a country.
- Nuance
colloquial and warm; 人民 is more formal and political.
In videos
“老百姓的意思就是我们普通的人。”
“柠檬汁喷眼睛的老百姓。”
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