"peoples" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 民族 (míngzú)

Definition

“Peoples”是“people”的复数形式，用于指不同的民族、族群或国家群体，不仅仅是个体。它表示有不同文化、语言或背景的多个群体。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Peoples” 通常用在学术、历史或正式语境中，指多个民族或群体（如 the peoples of Africa）。日常口语中不用作“people”的复数来指“人们”，这时只用“people”。常见搭配有“indigenous peoples”、“ancient peoples”。

Examples

There are many different peoples living in Asia.

亚洲有许多不同的**民族**。

The world has hundreds of peoples with unique cultures.

世界上有数百个独特文化的**民族**。

Some ancient peoples built great cities.

一些古代**民族**建造了伟大的城市。

The United Nations recognizes many peoples as distinct nations.

联合国承认许多**民族**为独立的民族实体。

The traditions of indigenous peoples should be respected.

应尊重原住**民族**的传统。

Conflict sometimes arises between neighboring peoples.

有时候，相邻的**民族**之间会出现冲突。