Definition
贱民 historically referred to the lowest social class in ancient China, often equivalent to 'base people' or 'untouchables'. In modern contexts, it can refer to the underclass or marginalized groups, but it carries a strong derogatory tone and is rarely used in everyday speech.
n.
member of the lowest social classunderclass
Examples
- ，贱民。Zài gǔdài, jiàn mín shì zuì dī de shèhuì jiēcéng.In ancient times, the underclass was the lowest social stratum.
- ，贱民。Xiàndài shèhuì zhōng, jiàn mín yìcí yǐjīng hěn shǎo shǐyòng le.In modern society, the term 'underclass' is already rarely used.
- 贱民。Tā bú yuànyì bèi chēngwéi jiàn mín.He is unwilling to be called a member of the underclass.
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