- 老百姓 lǎobǎixìng commonersordinary people; the general public; the "person in the street"
- 鱼肉百姓 yúròubǎixìng oppressto prey on the people
- 只许州官放火，不许百姓点灯 zhǐxǔzhōuguānfànghuǒ, bùxǔbǎixìngdiǎndēng double standardA situation where those in authority are permitted to act freely while the common people are restricted; a display of hypocrisy and abuse of power.
- 平头百姓 píngtóubǎixìng commonerscommon people; ordinary people
- 普通老百姓 pǔtōnglǎobǎixìng commonersThe general public or ordinary citizens, as distinguished from the elite, officials, or those with special status.