common people; masses; ordinary folk
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common people; masses; ordinary folk
literaryA literary or classical Chinese term referring to the general populace as opposed to the nobility or ruling class. Often used in historical contexts or formal writing.
Wáng王
zǐ子
fàn犯
fǎ法
，
yǔ与
shù庶
mín民
tóng同
zuì罪
。
If a prince violates the law, he is subject to the same punishment as the common people.
Gǔ古
dài代
de的
shù庶
mín民
shēng生
huó活
shí十
fēn分
jiān艰
kǔ苦
。
Life was extremely hard for the common people in ancient times.
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Tā他
suī虽
rán然
chū出
shēn身
shù庶
mín民
，
què却
píng凭
jiè借
nǔ努
lì力
chéng成
wéi为
yī一
dài代
míng名
chén臣
。
Although he came from commoner origins, he became a famous minister through hard work.
Zài在
nà那
gè个
shí时
dài代
，
shù庶
mín民
méi没
yǒu有
jiē接
shòu受
jiào教
yù育
de的
quán权
lì利
。
In that era, commoners did not have the right to receive education.