bình dân

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The Vietnamese word "bình dân" can be understood in a few different ways, depending on how it’s used.

Basic Meaning:

1. Noun: Commoner

   • "Bình dân" refers to common people or the general public, often in contrast to aristocrats or the elite. For example, you might hear about the "sự đối lập giữa quý tộc và bình dân," which means "the opposition between aristocrats and commoners."

2. Adjective: Popular

   • As an adjective, "bình dân" describes something that is popular or widely accepted among the general public. For example, "văn học bình dân" means "popular literature," which refers to literature that is accessible and enjoyed by many people.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "bình dân" in different contexts. When referring to people, use it as a noun. When describing something that is popular or relatable, use it as an adjective.

Examples:

• Noun Example: "Tầng lớp bình dân" means "the sections of common people."
• Adjective Example: "Quán ăn bình dân" means "a popular eatery" or "a restaurant that is affordable and frequented by everyday people."

Advanced Usage:

• In more advanced discussions, "bình dân" can also relate to social issues, such as education. For example, "giáo viên bình dân" means "an antiilliteracy teacher," indicating someone who teaches those who may not have had access to formal education.

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "bình dân," but related words include:
  • Bình dân hóa: This means "to popularize" something, making it accessible to the general public.

Different Meanings:

• While "bình dân" primarily refers to commoners or things that are popular, in some contexts, it can also imply simplicity or being unpretentious.

Synonyms:

• Dân gian: This also refers to folk or common culture, often used in the context of folk tales or traditions.
• Phổ thông: This means "common" or "general," often used in an educational context.

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noun

1. Commoner
   • sự đối lập giữa quý tộc và bình dân
     the opposition between aristocrats and commoners
   • tầng lớp bình dân
     the sections of common people
   • khẩu ngữ (dùng phụ sau danh từ)
     Antiilliteracy
   • giáo viên bình dân
     an antiilliteracy teacher
   • lớp bình dân
     an antiilliteracy class

adj

1. popular
   • văn học bình dân
     popular literature
   • quán ăn bình dân