公论 (gōng lùn) — public opinion; general consensus
Definition
Literary/abstract noun for the 'public consensus' or 'general verdict' of a community or of history — a collective judgment, not just personal views. The compound 公 + 论 gives a weightier, more formal feel than everyday words like 看法 or 意见.
noun
public opiniongeneral consensus
Examples
- 公论，。Zhè jiàn shì yǐ jīng chéng le gōng lùn, dà jiā dōu hěn rèn tóng.This matter has become public consensus; everyone agrees.
- 公论，。Lì shǐ yǒu zì jǐ de gōng lùn, bú yòng zháo jí jiě shì.History has its own public consensus; there's no need to rush to explain.
- ，公论。Zài fǎ tíng shàng, fǎ guān yào kǎo lǜ gōng lùn.In court, the judge must consider public opinion.
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