- 老百姓 lǎobǎixìng common peoplecommon people; ordinary folk; civilians
- 鱼肉百姓 yúròubǎixìng to prey on the peopleto oppress and exploit the common people
- 只许州官放火，不许百姓点灯 zhǐxǔzhōuguānfànghuǒbùxǔbǎixìngdiǎndēng one rule for the rich and another for the poorDescribes a situation where those in power are allowed to do whatever they want, while ordinary people are forbidden from even the most basic activities; often implies double standards or hypocrisy by superiors toward their subordinates.
- 平头百姓 píngtóubǎixìng common peopleordinary people who do not hold any official position or rank; the common populace
- 普通老百姓 pǔtōnglǎobǎixìng common peoplecommon people; average people; the general public
