"commoners" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 平民

Definition

不是贵族、皇室或特权阶层的人；社会中的普通人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

主要用于历史、社会或文学语境中，与贵族或统治阶级形成对比。在日常对话中不常用。有时比喻指没有特权的人。

Examples

The king made a speech to the commoners in the village.

国王在村里对**平民**发表了演讲。

In history, commoners had fewer rights than nobles.

在历史上，**平民**的权利比贵族少。

The festival was open to all commoners.

这个节日对所有**平民**开放。

Back then, commoners couldn't even visit the palace gardens.

当时，**平民**连参观皇宫花园都不允许。

The story follows a group of commoners rising up for their rights.

故事讲述一群**平民**争取权利的经历。

Nowadays, being called commoners can sound a bit old-fashioned or rude.

现在被称为**平民**听起来有点老派，可能还有点冒犯。