ordinary people; common folk
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
ordinary people; common folk; civilians
informalA colloquial, affectionate, and somewhat humble term referring to the general populace. Contrasts with government officials, military personnel, or other specialized groups.
Lǎo老
bǎi百
xìng姓
de的
shēng生
huó活
yuè越
lái来
yuè越
hǎo好
。
The lives of ordinary people are getting better and better.
Zhè这
jiàn件
shì事
guān关
xì系
dào到
měi每
gè个
lǎo老
bǎi百
xìng姓
de的
qiè切
shēn身
lì利
yì益
。
This matter is related to the vital interests of every ordinary citizen.
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Dāng当
guān官
de的
yào要
duō多
wèi为
lǎo老
bǎi百
xìng姓
zhuó着
xiǎng想
。
Officials should think more about the common people.
Wǒ我
men们
lǎo老
bǎi百
xìng姓
jiù就
xiǎng想
guò过
gè个
ān安
wěn稳
rì日
zi子
。
We ordinary folk just want to live a stable life.