Korean word

대중

Pronunciation

Romanizationtaejung

Meaning

  • nounthe public

Example

그 가수는 대중에게 인기가 많다.keu ka su neun tae jung e ge in gi ga man ta

That singer is very popular with the public.

Illustration for 대중 (the public)

More examples

출퇴근 시간에는 대중교통이 붐빈다.chul toe geun si ga ne neun tae jung gyo tong i pum bin da

Public transportation is crowded during commuting hours.

Core concept

A broad, unnamed group of ordinary people in society rather than one specific community.

Common phrases

  • 대중교통tae jung gyo tong

    public transportation

  • 대중음악tae jung eu mak

    popular music

  • 대중매체tae jung mae che

    mass media

Similar words

사람들saramdeul: People referred to collectively in everyday situations.
일반인ilbanin: A person with no special status, professional role, or expert training.
시민simin: A member of a community who shares its rights and civic responsibilities.

Definition in Korean

특정 집단이 아닌 사회의 많은 사람들, 일반 대중을 이르는 명사.teuk jjeong chip tta ni a nin sa hoe ui ma neun sa ram deul il ban tae jung eul i reu neun myeong sa

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word was borrowed from Chinese, with parts meaning large and crowd that point to a large group of people.

Usage tips

  • The word is useful for discussing a broad audience, especially when a product or cultural work is intended for general public enjoyment.

Opposites

Related words

  • 대중적taejungjeokpopularadjective
  • 대중화taejunghwapopularizationnoun
  • 대중성taejungseongpopularitynoun

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