普通人

pǔtōngrén
noun HSK 7-9 #4,622

Meanings

  1. 1 ordinary person; average person
  2. 2 common people

Characters

Literally 'ordinary person' - straightforward and commonly used.

Examples

HSK 3
Tā zhǐshì yígè pǔtōngrén, méishénme tèbié de.
He's just an ordinary person, nothing special.
HSK 7-9
Pǔtōngrén yě kěyǐ zuòchū bùpíngfán de shì.
Ordinary people can also accomplish extraordinary things.

Tips

culture
普通人 is a key concept in Chinese media and politics. Headlines often celebrate 普通人 achieving great things. The word carries dignity - it's not dismissive but rather implies humble, hardworking people.

Stroke Order

tōng
rén