刁民
diāo​mín

unruly people

  • created sense approved 刁民 · diāo​mín · unruly people — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    刁民

    diāo​mín

    unruly people

    (derogatory) unruly people; historically, a term used by officials for commoners who refused to submit to authority; now used for crafty or wicked people who are difficult to manage

    刁 (literal) → 刁 · diāo · sly 民 (literal) → 民 · mín · the people

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