公众

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Meaning and Usage

"公众" refers to the general public or the community of people as a whole. It is commonly used in contexts involving society, government, media, and public affairs.

Common Contexts

It often appears in phrases related to public interest, public opinion, or public places. For example, "公众利益" (public interest) or "公众场合" (public places).

Collocations and Patterns

  • 公众利益: public interest, used when discussing what benefits society.
  • 公众舆论: public opinion, often in media or political contexts.
  • 公众场合: public places, emphasizing behavior or rules in shared spaces.

Usage Notes

"公众" emphasizes the collective group of people rather than individuals. It is more formal than words like "" (people) and is often used in official or formal speech. Avoid confusing it with "群众" which can imply a crowd or masses, sometimes with a connotation of disorder.

Summary

Use "公众" when referring to society or the community in a broad, formal sense, especially in discussions about rights, responsibilities, or social issues.

Example Sentences

The government should consider the interests of the public more.

This policy has attracted widespread public attention.

One should pay attention to manners and behavior norms in public places.