Definition
民众 is a formal, collective noun meaning 'the populace' or 'the common people', often used in political, social, or media contexts. It is more neutral than 群众 (which carries strong political/ideological overtones) and more formal than the everyday 老百姓. Compared to 人民, 民众 emphasizes the ordinary citizenry rather than the nation as a whole.
noun
the populacethe massesthe common people
Examples
- 民众。Zhè cì xuǎnjǔ dédào le guǎngdà mín zhòng de zhīchí.This election received the support of the broad masses.
- 民众。mín zhòng de jiànkāng shì zhèngfǔ zuì guānxīn de wèntí.The health of the populace is the government's top concern.
- 民众。Jiàoyù zhèngcè yīngdāng fǎnyìng mín zhòng de xūqiú.Education policies should reflect the needs of the common people.
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