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    Expressing "the public" with 民众 (mínzhòng)

    Topic & Focus

    Explanation

    The noun 民众 (mínzhòng) means "the public," "the people," or "the populace" and refers to ordinary citizens as a collective group. It is a formal term commonly used in news reports, government statements, and official communications. It is more formal than 人们 and carries a civic or political tone.

    Examples

    • 这项政策得到了广大民众的支持。

      zhè xiàng zhèngcè dédào le guǎngdà mínzhòng de zhīchí.

      This policy has received widespread public support.

    • 民众对食品安全问题越来越关注。

      mínzhòng duì shípǐn ānquán wèntí yuèláiyuè guānzhù.

      The public is paying more and more attention to food safety issues.

    • 政府应该倾听民众的声音。

      zhèngfǔ yīnggāi qīngtīng mínzhòng de shēngyīn.

      The government should listen to the voice of the people.

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