"mainlander" in Chinese (Simplified)
大陆人
Definition
指来自或居住在国家或大陆主要地区的人,而不是岛屿或边远地区的人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Mainlander”有时指与岛屿或边远地区居民有文化或身份差异的人。在香港、台湾等地,通常专指大陆中国人。一般为中性词,但某些政治或文化语境下可能敏感。
Examples
He is a mainlander, not from the island.
他是**大陆人**,不是来自岛上。
Many mainlanders visit the island during summer.
许多**大陆人**夏天来岛上旅游。
She feels different from the mainlanders.
她觉得自己和**大陆人**不一样。
Locals often think mainlanders don’t understand island traditions.
当地人常觉得**大陆人**不了解岛上的传统。
After moving here, the mainlanders tried to blend in with the community.
搬来这里后,**大陆人**努力融入当地社区。
Some islanders joke that you can always spot a mainlander by their accent.
一些岛民开玩笑说,总能通过口音认出**大陆人**。