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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing public opinion with 民意 (mínyì)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    民意 + Noun / Verb + 民意

    Explanation

    民意 (mínyì) means "public opinion" or "the will of the people" and is composed of 民 (people) and 意 (will/opinion). It is frequently used in political and media discourse. For example, 民意调查 means "public opinion poll."

    Examples

    • 政府在做决定之前应该了解民意。

      zhèngfǔ zài zuò juédìng zhīqián yīnggāi liǎojiě mínyì.

      The government should understand public opinion before making decisions.

    • 最新的民意调查显示大多数人支持这项政策。

      zuìxīn de mínyì diàochá xiǎnshì dà duōshù rén zhīchí zhè xiàng zhèngcè.

      The latest public opinion poll shows that most people support this policy.

    • 这位候选人非常重视民意。

      zhè wèi hòuxuǎnrén fēicháng zhòngshì mínyì.

      This candidate places great importance on public opinion.

    Expressing public opinion with 民意 (mínyì) | Chinese Grammar