"maoris" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 毛利人

Definition

“毛利人” 是指新西兰的土著波利尼西亚民族的复数形式。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

‘毛利人’可做单数或复数，但部分语境中也用‘毛利人们’表达复数。通常用来指人，不作形容词用。

Examples

The Maoris are the original people of New Zealand.

**毛利人**是新西兰的原住民。

Many Maoris speak both English and their traditional language.

许多**毛利人**会说英语和他们的传统语言。

The culture of the Maoris is very important in New Zealand.

**毛利人**的文化在新西兰非常重要。

I learned a lot from the Maoris during my trip to New Zealand.

我去新西兰时，从**毛利人**那里学到了很多。

The traditions of the Maoris are still alive today.

**毛利人**的传统至今仍然存在。

You can see artwork made by Maoris all over the country.

你在全国各地都能看到**毛利人**制作的艺术品。