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农民 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
农民nóngmínpeasantHSK 5, n, rank #6602, Medium
农民nóngmínfarmerHSK 5, n, rank #6602, Medium
农民nóngmín>个[gè]HSK 5, n, rank #6602, Medium
nóngmín(nong2min2) T2
  1. 1peasant
  2. 2farmer
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March 24, 2026
农民(農民)nóngmín(nong2min2)

农民 (nóngmín) refers to a peasant or farmer, typically someone engaged in agriculture. This term is commonly used in discussions about rural life, agriculture, and socioeconomic issues in China, highlighting the importance of the agricultural sector in rural communities.

Frequency#6602DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In China, the role of 农民 has been historically significant, especially during the agrarian reforms and the rise of collective farming. Today, they are often a focus in discussions about rural development and modernization.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'farmer' (农) who is always 'working in the fields' (民) to grow crops. The character 农 has the '禾' (grain) radical, symbolizing agriculture, while '民' represents people, together conveying the idea of farmers tending to the land.

Meanings of 农民

nóngmín(nong2min2)
1peasant
2farmer
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About 农民

农民Simplified
農民Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#6602Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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AI Study Notes for 农民

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农夫 (nóngfū): use 农民 for a broader socioeconomic context, while 农夫 is more specific to the role of a farmer in practical terms.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'farmer' (农) who is always 'working in the fields' (民) to grow crops. The character 农 has the '禾' (grain) radical, symbolizing agriculture, while '民' represents people, together conveying the idea of farmers tending to the land.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone; it's pronounced with the second tone (nóng) for 'farmer' and the second tone (mín) for 'people.' This term is generally neutral but can carry a more formal connotation in discussions about rural policies. Common collocations include '农民工' (nóngmín gōng, migrant workers) and '农民收入' (nóngmín shōurù, farmers' income).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, 农民 connects to other agricultural and rural vocabulary such as '农业' (nóngyè, agriculture) and '农场' (nóngchǎng, farm). Students should focus on how it is used in context, especially related to discussions of economic and social issues in rural China.

Cultural Note

In China, the role of 农民 has been historically significant, especially during the agrarian reforms and the rise of collective farming. Today, they are often a focus in discussions about rural development and modernization.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 农民 with 农夫, using them interchangeably without realizing the subtle difference in social connotation. For example, saying '他是农夫' (Tā shì nóngfū) in a formal context may not convey the intended meaning of discussing rural workers' rights.

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Component Characters

农nóngpeasant
HSK 56 strokes冖
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民mínthe people
HSK 45 strokes民
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Grammar Patterns of 农民

农民 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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这里的农村有山有水，空气好，____们过上了好日子。

The countryside here has mountains and rivers, fresh air, and the farmers are living a good life.

Example Sentences for 农民 (10)

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几个世纪以来，那里的农民只能勉强维持生计。

jī gè shì jì yǐ lái， ， nà lǐ de nóng mín zhī néng miǎn qiáng wéi chí shēng。

For centuries farmers there have only just managed to survive.
2
在佛罗里达州，农民正摆好架势，准备和城市争夺地下水的使用权。

zài fó luó lǐ dá zhōu， ， nóng mín zhèng bǎi hǎo jià， shì ， zhǔn bèi hé chéng shì zhēng duó dì xià shuǐ de shǐ。

In Florida, farmers are squaring off against cities for rights to groundwater.
3
它会出钱雇农民开垦这块低矮丛林来种植麦子。

tā huì chū qián gù nóng mín kāi kěn zhè kuài dī ǎi cóng lín lái zhǒng zhí mài zǐ。

It would pay farmers to plough up the scrub and plant wheat.
4
农民提高产量就能使食物更加便宜。

nóng mín tí gāo chǎn liáng jiù néng shǐ shí wù gēng jiā biàn yí。

More productive farmers have been able to provide cheaper food.
5
许多农民然后就会凶巴巴地把你从他们的土地上撵走。

xǔ duō nóng mín rán hòu jiù huì xiōng bā bā dì bǎ nǐ cóng tā mén de tǔ dì shàng niǎn zǒu。

Many farmers will then chase you off their land quite aggressively.
6
荒谬的是，这样会使得购物者支付过多的钱让农民去种太多的粮食。

huāng miù de shì， ， zhè yàng huì shǐ dé gòu wù zhě zhī fù guò duō de qián ràng nóng mín qù zhǒng tài duō de liáng。

Absurdly, it makes shoppers overpay farmers to grow too much food.
7
这位老农民正把稻草搓成绳子.

zhè wèi lǎo nóng mín zhèng bǎ dào cǎo cuō chéng shéng zǐ.

The old peasant is twisting pieces of straw into a rope.
8
农民日报社记者余向东的老家在豫南农村.一日, 来了位在村里干会计的老乡.

nóng mín rì bào shè jì zhě yú xiàng dōng de lǎo jiā zài yù nán nóng cūn. . yī, rì , lái le wèi zài cūn lǐ gān huì jì de.

A day, came a townsman of dry in the village fiscal.
9
五分之四的老挝人是农民。

wǔ fēn zhī sì de lǎo zhuā rén shì nóng mín。

Four-fifths of Laotians are farmers.
10
农民用厨房里的残羹剩饭喂猪.

nóng mín yòng chú fáng lǐ de cán gēng shèng fàn wèi zhū.

Farmers feed kitchen leftovers to the pigs.

Cultural Notes for 农民

🏮Cultural insight

In China, the role of 农民 has been historically significant, especially during the agrarian reforms and the rise of collective farming. Today, they are often a focus in discussions about rural development and modernization.

Frequently Asked Questions about 农民

农民 (nóngmín) refers to peasants or farmers, often emphasizing their social class, while 农夫 (nóngfū) is a more casual term for a farmer, focusing on the occupation.