The Chinese word 民族 refers to a group of people who share a common cultural, linguistic, and historical background. It is often used to describe ethnic or national groups, such as the Han Chinese, the Tibetan people, or the Uyghur people. The term is frequently used in discussions of diversity and multiculturalism in China, as well as in political and social contexts where issues of identity and belonging are at stake. Overall, 民族 is a complex and multifaceted term that reflects the rich diversity of China’s cultural landscape.
Translation
Noun: nationality, ethnic group
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 中国有56个民族 | zhōngguó yǒu wǔshíliù gè mínzú | China has 56 ethnic groups |
| 民族团结是中国的优良传统 | mínzú tuánjié shì zhōngguó de yōuliáng chuántǒng | Ethnic unity is a fine tradition of China |
| 这个国家有多个民族，但是他们和平共处 | zhège guójiā yǒu duō gè mínzú, dànshì tāmen hépíng gòngchǔ | This country has multiple ethnic groups, but they live in peace together |
| 民族文化是一个国家的瑰宝 | mínzú wénhuà shì yīgè guójiā de guībǎo | Ethnic culture is a treasure of a country |
| 民族差异不应该成为歧视的理由 | mínzú chāyì bù yīnggāi chéngwéi qíshì de lǐyóu | Ethnic differences should not be a reason for discrimination |
| 我们应该尊重每个民族的传统文化 | wǒmen yīnggāi zūnzhòng měi gè mínzú de chuántǒng wénhuà | We should respect the traditional culture of every ethnic group |
| 民族自决权是一个重要的人权 | mínzú zìjué quán shì yīgè zhòngyào de rénquán | Ethnic self-determination is an important human right |
HSK
民族 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 3.
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