舆论 (yú lùn) — public opinion

Definition

舆论 refers to public opinion as a collective, social phenomenon (often shaped by media). 民意 is more the 'will of the people' in political or survey contexts; 呼声 is a specific call or demand from a group.

noun
public opinion

Examples

  • 舆论
    Zhèng fǔ yīng gāi zhòng shì yú lùn de dǎo xiàng.
    The government should pay attention to the direction of public opinion.
  • 舆论
    Zhè piān bào dào yǐng xiǎng le guó jì yú lùn.
    This report influenced international public opinion.
  • 舆论
    Zài wǎng luò shàng, yú lùn kě yǐ chuán bō dé hěn kuài.
    On the internet, public opinion can spread very quickly.

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