This is the 229th most frequent Chinese word.
民
"民" means "people" or "citizens."
In this sentence, '人民' means 'people' or 'citizens,' referring collectively to the inhabitants of a country.
中国人民热爱和平。
The Chinese people love peace.
In this sentence, '居民' (residents) is composed of '居' (to reside) and '民' (people), referring to people living in a specific location.
许多居民积极参与社区活动。
Many residents actively participate in community activities.
In this sentence, '民俗' refers to 'folk traditions' or 'folk customs,' illustrating cultural practices of people.