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    Expressing 'common people' with 百姓 (bǎixìng)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Modifier + 百姓

    Explanation

    The noun 百姓 (bǎixìng) means "common people" or "ordinary citizens" in Chinese. It literally means "hundred surnames" and refers to the general population. It is often used in formal or literary contexts to describe everyday people.

    Examples

    • 古代的皇帝应该为百姓着想。

      Gǔdài de huángdì yīnggāi wèi bǎixìng zhuóxiǎng.

      Emperors in ancient times should have thought of the common people.

    • 这项政策给百姓带来了很多好处。

      Zhè xiàng zhèngcè gěi bǎixìng dài lái le hěn duō hǎochù.

      This policy has brought many benefits to the common people.

    • 百姓的生活越来越好了。

      Bǎixìng de shēnghuó yuè lái yuè hǎo le.

      The lives of the common people are getting better and better.

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