"gypsies" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 吉普赛人

Definition

指罗姆人，是一种传统上以游牧为主的少数民族，多分布于欧洲。这个词有时被广泛用来指游牧或自由生活的人，但有时被视为冒犯。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“吉普赛人”在现代语境中有可能引起争议，如指代罗姆人最好用“罗姆人”或“罗姆民族”。对自由生活方式的比喻用法在文学或音乐中出现较多，但需注意负面刻板印象。

Examples

Some gypsies travel from town to town in their colorful wagons.

有些**吉普赛人**驾着五彩的马车从一个小镇到另一个小镇旅行。

Stories about gypsies are found in many old books.

许多古老的书中都能找到关于**吉普赛人**的故事。

The music played by gypsies is famous around the world.

**吉普赛人**演奏的音乐在世界各地都很有名。

She always dreamed of living like the gypsies, moving from place to place.

她总是梦想像**吉普赛人**一样，四处流浪。

There’s a romantic image of gypsies, but real life is often much harder.

人们常对**吉普赛人**有浪漫化的想象，但现实往往要艰苦得多。

Local gypsies set up a market every weekend with crafts and music.

当地的**吉普赛人**每个周末都会摆市场，售卖手工艺品并演奏音乐。