This is the 811th most frequent Chinese word.
公民
Citizen.
Here, '公民' refers to individuals of a country with civic responsibilities and rights.
每个公民都有投票的权利。
Every citizen has the right to vote.
In this sentence, '公民' emphasizes the role of individuals as members of a social order.
作为公民，我们应该遵守法律。
As citizens, we should obey the law.
'公民' in this context indicates the recipients of legal and social benefits granted by a state.