English–Chinese
“civilian” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinmín yòng
Example
这款手机是民用的，价格便宜。zhè kuǎn shǒu jī shì mín yòng de jià gé pián yi
This phone is for civilian use and is inexpensive.
How to say “civilian” in Chinese
“Civilian” in Chinese is 民用 (mín yòng).
A label for goods, services, or equipment made for ordinary members of society instead of a restricted user group.
Example sentences with 民用
这家厂商主要生产民用产品，不供应军方。zhè jiā chǎng shāng zhǔ yào shēng chǎn mín yòng chán pǐn bù gōng yìng jūn fāng
This manufacturer mainly produces civilian products and does not supply the military.
Tips for using 民用
- Unlike English "civilian," which can describe a person, this adjective is especially common on labels for goods, equipment, and services.