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Definition
Workers and peasants.
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How it's used
This term is heavily associated with political discourse and historical rhetoric rather than everyday casual conversation. It functions as a collective noun to refer to the laboring classes, often appearing in formal or ideological contexts. You will rarely hear it used in a shop or at a restaurant, as it carries a specific socio-political weight.
Examples
They are representatives of the worker and peasant class.
The life of workers and peasants is actually very hard.
Related words
Common phrases
worker and peasant class
workers, peasants, and soldiers
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe individual laborers or farmers in daily life, as it sounds like you are quoting a political manifesto. Use 勞工 for workers or 農夫 for farmers if you are talking about specific people.
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