This is the 8378th most frequent Chinese word.
min
The Chinese word "min" (民) means "people" or "citizen."
Here, '民间' (mínjiān) refers to 'folk' or 'among the common people.' '民' indicates its association with the populace or culture shared among the people.
他对民间艺术非常感兴趣。
He is very interested in folk art.
In this statement, '市民' (shìmín) translates to 'citizens' or 'urban residents,' where '民' signifies individuals living in a specific community or city.
我们必须关注市民的需求。
We must pay attention to the needs of the citizens.
In this sentence, '人民' (rénmín) means 'people' or 'citizens,' referring to the general population. '民' is part of a compound indicating 'common people' or 'mass.'