甿 (méng) - Peasant, farmer & rustic person

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méng ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 田

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甿 · méng

Peasant, farmer;

rustic person;

commoner;

historically refers to people who worked the fields.

Peasant, farmerrustic personcommoner

Usage highlights

Peasant classFarming populationRustic peopleCommon farmersAgricultural laborers

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 士— scholar, gentleman (educated class)
  • 官— official, bureaucrat

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was a simple peasant (甿) in ancient times.
  • The government issued a decree to the peasants (甿).
  • This term refers to the farming population (甿).

Collocations

  • Peasant class(甿类)
  • Farming population(甿众)
  • Rustic people(甿人)
  • Common farmers(甿夫)
  • Agricultural laborers(甿工)

Idioms

  • Peasants and scholars(甿士)
  • The people's livelihood(甿生)
  • Field workers(田甿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, 甿 specifically referred to people who worked the fields, often distinguishing them from urban dwellers.
  • The character appears in classical texts discussing social stratification and agricultural society.
  • It carries connotations of simplicity and connection to the land.

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