Definition
匹夫 is a classical Chinese term for an ordinary person or common man, often used in self-deprecation or to criticize someone's narrow-mindedness. It carries a slightly humble or derogatory tone depending on context. You'll encounter it in set phrases like 匹夫之勇 (reckless courage of a common man), which contrasts with the wisdom of a leader. The word is literary and rarely used in everyday conversation.
n.
ordinary personcommon manignorant personsomeone lacking education
Examples
- ,匹夫。Tiānxià xīngwáng, pǐ yǒu zé.The rise and fall of the nation concerns every ordinary person.
- 匹夫,?Tā búguò shì yí jiè pǐ, hébì yǔ tā jìjiào?He's just an ordinary man; why bother arguing with him?
- 匹夫,。pǐ zhī yǒng bùzú qǔ, zhēnzhèng de yīngxióng kào zhìhuì.Reckless courage of a common man is not admirable; a true hero relies on wisdom.
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