No. 2,205 in Chinese
民间
"民间" means "among the people" or "folk."
In a sentence
民间文化是中国传统的重要部分。
Folk culture is an important part of Chinese traditions.
民间 is used to mean 'folk' or 'popular,' indicating cultural aspects stemming from the general populace rather than official or elite sources.
许多民间故事通过口头传承流传下来。
Many folk tales have been passed down orally.
民间 is used to describe tales or stories originated and preserved among the common people.
这个仪式具有浓厚的民间特色。
This ceremony has strong folk characteristics.
民间 emphasizes the traditional and local aspects, reflecting practices or attributes associated with the community level.
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