"citizen" in Chinese (Simplified)
公民
Definition
“citizen”指依法属于某个国家、在该国享有权利并承担义务的人。在较正式的语境中,它也可以更广泛地指某个城市或城镇的居民。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
'citizen'最常见的意思是拥有某国国籍的人,如 'a US citizen'、'become a citizen'。它比 'person' 更正式,常见于法律、政府、新闻和公共讨论中,如 'good citizens'、'private citizens'。不要和 'resident' 混淆:'resident' 只是居住在某地的人,不一定拥有该国国籍。
Examples
She is a citizen of Canada.
她是加拿大**公民**。
Every citizen has the right to vote.
每个**公民**都有投票权。
The city thanked its citizens for their help.
这座城市感谢它的**市民**提供帮助。
After living there for ten years, he finally became a citizen.
在那里住了十年后,他终于成了**公民**。
As a citizen, you can contact your local representative.
作为一名**公民**,你可以联系你当地的代表。
The mayor said every citizen should feel safe in this town.
市长说,每一位**市民**都应该在这座城里感到安全。