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    Using 公众 (gōngzhòng) to express "the public"

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    Structure

    公众

    Explanation

    The word 公众 (gōngzhòng) means "the public" or "the general public." It is used in formal contexts to refer to people in general, especially in news, official statements, and public discourse. It can also function as an adjective meaning "public," as in 公众意见 (public opinion).

    Examples

    • 这件事引起了公众的广泛关注。

      zhè jiàn shì yǐnqǐ le gōngzhòng de guǎngfàn guānzhù.

      This matter has attracted widespread public attention.

    • 政府应该尊重公众的意见。

      zhèngfǔ yīnggāi zūnzhòng gōngzhòng de yìjiàn.

      The government should respect public opinion.

    • 公众对这个政策的反应很强烈。

      gōngzhòng duì zhège zhèngcè de fǎnyìng hěn qiángliè.

      The public's reaction to this policy is very strong.

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