"civilians" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 平民
• civilians（非军人）

Definition

Civilians 指不属于军队、警察或武装组织的普通民众。这个词常用于谈论战争、冲突、公共安全或官方行动时。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这个词多用于正式、新闻、军事和法律语境，通常与士兵或武装人员相对。常见搭配有 'civilian casualties'、'civilian population' 和 'protect civilians'。不要和 'citizen' 混淆，后者强调一个国家的法律国籍身份。

Examples

The soldiers helped the civilians leave the city.

士兵帮助**平民**离开了这座城市。

Many civilians were afraid during the fighting.

许多**平民**在战斗期间感到害怕。

The camp gives food and water to civilians.

营地向**平民**提供食物和水。

The report says the attack put civilians at serious risk.

报告称，这次袭击使**平民**面临严重风险。

They claim the area is safe, but local civilians don't trust them.

他们声称该地区很安全，但当地**平民**并不相信他们。

The organization is working to protect civilians caught in the conflict.

该组织正努力保护卷入冲突的**平民**。