Definition
民生 (mín shēng) is a formal, collective noun referring to the basic living conditions and welfare of the people — such as housing, food, jobs, and healthcare. It is used in policy, news, and government contexts, not in everyday conversation about an individual's life.
noun
people's livelihoodwelfare of the people
Examples
- 民生。Tígāo mín shēng shuǐpíng shì zhèngfǔ de zhòngyào rènwù.Improving people's livelihood is an important task for the government.
- 民生。mín shēng de gǎishàn ràng rénmín gèng xìngfú.Improvements in people's livelihood make the people happier.
- 民生。Zhège zhèngcè duì mín shēng yǒu hěn dà yǐngxiǎng.This policy has a big impact on people's livelihood.
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