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    Expressing 'civilian' with 平民 (píngmín)

    Existence & Possession

    Structure

    平民

    Explanation

    The noun 平民 (píngmín) means 'civilian' or 'commoner,' combining 平 (ordinary/common) and 民 (people). It is used to distinguish ordinary citizens from military personnel, officials, or aristocracy.

    Examples

    • 战争中有很多平民失去了家园。

      Zhànzhēng zhōng yǒu hěn duō píngmín shīqù le jiāyuán.

      Many civilians lost their homes during the war.

    • 政府承诺会保护平民的生命安全。

      Zhèngfǔ chéngnuò huì bǎohù píngmín de shēngmìng ānquán.

      The government has promised to protect the lives and safety of civilians.

    • 这次冲突导致数百名平民受伤。

      Zhè cì chōngtū dǎozhì shù bǎi míng píngmín shòushāng.

      This conflict resulted in hundreds of civilians being injured.

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