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    Referring to 'citizen' with 公民 (gōngmín)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Country + 公民

    Explanation

    The noun 公民 (gōngmín) means 'citizen' and refers to a person who holds citizenship of a particular country. It is a formal term used in legal, political, and official contexts. For example, 美国公民 means 'American citizen.'

    Examples

    • 作为中国公民，我们有投票的权利。

      Zuòwéi Zhōngguó gōngmín, wǒmen yǒu tóupiào de quánlì.

      As Chinese citizens, we have the right to vote.

    • 公民的基本权利受法律保护。

      Gōngmín de jīběn quánlì shòu fǎlǜ bǎohù.

      Citizens' basic rights are protected by law.

    • 每位公民都有纳税的义务。

      Měi wèi gōngmín dōu yǒu nàshuì de yìwù.

      Every citizen has the obligation to pay taxes.

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