cyun1 man4村民
Jyutpingcyun1 man4
Yalechyūn màhn
Definition
Villager; a person who lives in a village.
neutralpeopleplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to people living in a traditional village setting, often implying a close-knit community. It is rarely used for people living in modern urban housing estates or high-rise apartments, where 居民 is preferred instead. The term carries a slightly rustic or traditional connotation compared to the more generic urban labels.
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go3個goExamples
The villagers in this village are very united.
Are you a villager of this village?
Related words
Common phrases
all the villagers
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe people living in city districts or apartment complexes, as it sounds like they are living in a rural, underdeveloped area.
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Grammar guides
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