Definition
公众 (gōng zhòng) means 'the public' — the broad, general group in society, often used in formal contexts like public opinion or safety. Compared to 群众 (qún zhòng), which has strong political connotations ('the masses'), 公众 is neutral. 民众 (mín zhòng) emphasizes 'common people' as opposed to officials; 大众 (dà zhòng) focuses on 'popular' or 'mass' culture.
noun
the public (as a collective group)
Examples
- 公众。gōng zhòng de yìjiàn duì zhèngfǔ juécè hěn zhòngyào.Public opinion is very important for government decision-making.
- 公众。Zhè xiàng zhèngcè dédào le gōng zhòng de zhīchí.This policy has received public support.
- 公众。Bǎohù gōng zhòng ānquán shì jǐngchá de zhízé.Protecting public safety is the duty of the police.
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