Definition
民用 (mín yòng) is an adjective meaning 'for civilian use,' contrasting with military (军用) in products, airports, etc. 民间 (mín jiān) is a noun (HSK6) referring to the sphere of ordinary people, used attributively for folk culture or unofficial activities (e.g., 民间艺术). Unlike 民用, 民间 contrasts with government/formal rather than military.
adjective
civilianfor civilian use
Examples
- 民用。Zhè jiā gōngchǎng zhuānmén shēngchǎn mín yòng chǎnpǐn.This factory specializes in producing civilian products.
- 民用。mín yòng jīchǎng hé jūnyòng jīchǎng de pǎodào chángdù bùtóng.Civilian airports and military airports have different runway lengths.
- 民用，。Zhè zhǒng cáiliào jì kě yòng yú mín yòng jiànzhù, yě kě yòng yú jūnshì gōngchéng.This material can be used for civilian buildings as well as military engineering.
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