Chinese
gōngzhòng
Meaning: the public; general populace
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

公眾
公
眾
公众
公
众

Example sentences

Protecting public safety is the duty of the police.
我們必須保護公眾的利益。
我们必须保护公众的利益。
We must protect the public's interests.
這個公園對公眾開放。
这个公园对公众开放。
This park is open to the public.
政府加強了對食品安全的監管,以保障公眾健康。
政府加强了对食品安全的监管,以保障公众健康。
The government has strengthened the regulation of food safety to ensure public health.
作為人民的公僕,我們應該全心全意為公眾服務。
作为人民的公仆,我们应该全心全意为公众服务。
As public servants, we should serve the public with all our hearts.
他在公眾場合侮辱了我的朋友。
他在公众场合侮辱了我的朋友。
He insulted my friend in public.
法律必須明確界定公眾與私人的權利範圍。
法律必须明确界定公众与私人的权利范围。
The law must clearly define the scope of public and private rights.

Usage Notes

Refers to the general people or society at large.

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