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“public opinion” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinyú lùn

Example

舆论影响选举结果。yú lùn yíng xiǎng xuán jǔ jié guǒ

Public opinion influences the election results.

Illustration for 舆论 (public opinion)

How to say “public opinion” in Chinese

“Public opinion” in Chinese is 舆论 (yú lùn).

A shared public view that takes shape as many people discuss and circulate judgments about an issue.

Full entry for 舆论: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 舆论

舆论压力有时会迫使企业或政府改变态度。yú lùn yā lì yǒu shí huì pò shǐ qǐ yè huò zhèng fǔ gǎi biàn tài dù

Pressure from public opinion sometimes forces businesses or governments to change their attitudes.

Tips for using 舆论

  • This noun often appears in public-affairs reporting when news coverage and online discussion build pressure around a decision, rather than referring to one person's private view.

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