Definition

Noun: * Public opinion: The collective views, attitudes, and beliefs held by the general population or society regarding a particular issue, person, or event. It represents the prevailing voice or judgment of the community.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Vụ việc đó đang gây xôn xao công luận. (That incident is causing a stir in public opinion.)
  • Chính sách mới nhận được sự ủng hộ của công luận. (The new policy receives the support of public opinion.)
  • Hành động đó bị công luận lên án mạnh mẽ. (That action was strongly condemned by public opinion.)

Advanced Usage

• "Dư luận công chúng": This is a more formal or explicit synonym for "công luận," directly translating to "public opinion."
  • Dư luận công chúng ngày càng quan tâm đến vấn đề môi trường. (Public opinion is increasingly concerned with environmental issues.)

Variants and Related Words

• Dư luận (n): Often used interchangeably with "công luận," meaning public sentiment or舆论. It can sometimes imply more transient or trending opinion.
  • Dư luận đang bàn tán sôi nổi về vụ án. (Public sentiment is heatedly discussing the case.)
• Ý kiến công chúng (n): Public opinion; a more literal phrase meaning "public views/opinions."

Synonyms

• Public opinion: The prevailing views of the people.
• Public sentiment: The collective feeling or attitude of the public.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Lên án công luận: To be condemned by public opinion.
  • Hành vi tham nhũng bị lên án công luận. (Corrupt behavior is condemned by public opinion.)
• Trước công luận: In the eyes of the public; in the court of public opinion.
  • Ông ấy phải giải trình trước công luận. (He had to explain himself before the public / in the court of public opinion.)

noun

1. public opinion