"townsmen" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 市民
• 镇民

Definition

指居住在城镇中的人，通常特指男性市民或镇民。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多见于历史或文学语境，在现代汉语中不常用。通常强调城市或镇的归属感。现代中性用法可用“市民”或“居民”。

Examples

The townsmen gathered in the square to listen to the mayor's speech.

**市民**聚集在广场听市长演讲。

The townsmen worked together to clean the streets after the festival.

节日后，**镇民**齐心协力打扫街道。

Many townsmen owned small shops along the main road.

许多**市民**在主路上开着小店。

The townsmen didn't like outsiders making decisions for their community.

**市民**不喜欢外来者为他们社区做决定。

Back then, only the townsmen could vote in local elections.

那时，只有**市民**可以参加本地选举投票。

The townsmen welcomed the travelers with a big feast every summer.

每年夏天，**镇民**都会为旅人举办盛大的宴会。