Definition

Noun: - The people; the populace; the masses: Refers to the general population, the common people, or the collective body of ordinary citizens in a society or country. It emphasizes the multitude or the general public.

Usage

The word "dân chúng" is a formal noun used to refer to the collective population. It is often used in political, social, and journalistic contexts to discuss matters concerning the general public, public opinion, or the relationship between authorities and the populace. - It functions as a subject or object in a sentence. - It is typically used with verbs related to representing, serving, mobilizing, listening to, or consisting of the people.

Examples

• (This policy must have the support of the people.)
• Dân chúng trong vùng đang phản đối kế hoạch xây dựng. (The populace in the area is protesting the construction plan.)
• (The leader always listens to the voice of the people.)

Advanced Usage

• "Lòng dân chúng": The hearts and minds of the people; public sentiment.
  • Lòng dân chúng đã quyết định kết quả cuộc bầu cử. (Public sentiment decided the election result.)
• "Được lòng dân chúng": To be popular with the people; to have public favor.
  • Vị quan đó rất được lòng dân chúng. (That official is very popular with the people.)

Variants and Related Words

• Nhân dân (n): People; populace. Often used interchangeably with "dân chúng" but can have a slightly more formal or collective national connotation.
• Quần chúng (n): The masses; the public. Often used in contexts of mass movements or mass support.
• Công chúng (n): The public; audience. Often refers to the public as consumers, spectators, or a general audience.
• Dân (n): People; folk; citizens. A more general and common term, often used as a root in compound words.

Synonyms

• Quần chúng nhân dân: The masses of the people.
• Bá tánh (archaic/literary): The multitude; the common people.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• Lòng dân là ý trời: (Idiom) The will of the people is the will of heaven. Emphasizes the supreme importance of popular support.
• Trên thuận lòng trời, dưới hợp lòng dân: (Idiom) Above, accord with the will of heaven; below, harmonize with the will of the people. Describes a state of perfect legitimacy and popular support.

noun

1. people; country