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Expressing 'indigenous people' with 原住民 (yuánzhùmín)
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原住民
Explanation
The noun 原住民 (yuánzhùmín) means 'indigenous people' or 'aboriginal inhabitants,' referring to the original or native inhabitants of a region. It is composed of 原 (original), 住 (to reside), and 民 (people). This term is used in discussions of history, culture, and social issues.
Examples
加拿大政府一直在改善原住民的生活条件。
Jiānádà zhèngfǔ yīzhí zài gǎishàn yuánzhùmín de shēnghuó tiáojiàn.
The Canadian government has been working to improve the living conditions of indigenous peoples.
原住民的传统文化应该得到保护和尊重。
Yuánzhùmín de chuántǒng wénhuà yīnggāi dédào bǎohù hé zūnzhòng.
The traditional culture of indigenous peoples should be protected and respected.
这部纪录片讲述了原住民的历史故事。
Zhè bù jìlùpiàn jiǎngshù le yuánzhùmín de lìshǐ gùshì.
This documentary tells the historical stories of indigenous peoples.