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

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Example sentences

保護公眾安全是警察的職責。
保护公众安全是警察的职责。
Protecting public safety is the duty of the police.
我們必須保護公眾的利益。
We must protect the public's interests.
這個公園對公眾開放。
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。
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。
As public servants, we should serve the public with all our hearts.

Usage Notes

Refers to the general people or society at large.

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