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The entire population of a city or urban area considered as a collective group.
政府呼吁全体市民节约用水。
The government calls on all citizens to save water.
全体市民共同努力改善社区环境。
All citizens work together to improve the community environment.
Commonly used in official announcements, public policies, and community engagement contexts.
Do not confuse '全体市民' with '全体人民' (all people/nation) or '全体居民' (all residents, including non-citizens). '全体市民' specifically refers to citizens of a city.
Use '全体市民' in formal or official contexts, such as government documents, public announcements, or community engagement initiatives. Avoid using it in casual conversations.
全体 (quán tǐ) means 'entire body' or 'whole group', and 市民 (shì mín) means 'citizens' or 'city residents'. The compound emphasizes the collective nature of the population in a city.
This phrase is typically used in formal or official contexts, such as government communications, policy documents, or public service announcements. It is not used in casual conversation.