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common people

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

lao3bai3xing4 • lǎobǎixìng

Meaning


Primary

common people

Alternatives

ordinary folk, people

Mnemonic


The 百 hundred 姓 surnames that have been around since 老 old age represent the 老百姓 common people.

Usage


政府 应该 听 老百姓 的 声音。

The government should listen to the people.

老百姓 也 需要 安全 的 家。

Ordinary people also need a safe home.

老百姓 喜欢 在 公园 散步。

Ordinary people enjoy taking walks in the park.

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