dân thanh
Definition
- Noun:
- The people's voice, public opinion: "dân thanh" refers to the collective voice, sentiment, or opinion of the people. It is an archaic or literary term.
- Popular acclaim: It can also denote the reputation or esteem granted by the populace.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nhà vua rất coi trọng dân thanh. (The king greatly valued public opinion.)
- Dân thanh là thước đo quan trọng cho sự thành công của một chính sách. (Public sentiment is an important measure of a policy's success.)
Advanced Usage
- "được lòng dân thanh": to enjoy popular support/acclaim.
- Vị quan thanh liêm ấy rất được lòng dân thanh. (That incorruptible official enjoys great popular acclaim.)
Variants and Related Words
- Ý dân (n): the people's will, a more modern synonym for public opinion.
- Lòng dân (n): the people's hearts, referring to popular sentiment or support.
- Công luận (n): public opinion (often used in media/political contexts).
Synonyms
- Công luận: public opinion.
- Tiếng nói của nhân dân: the voice of the people.
Notes on Usage
- "Dân thanh" is an archaic, literary term derived from Classical Chinese (民声). It is rarely used in everyday modern conversation but may appear in formal writing, historical contexts, or literature to convey a classical tone.
- In contemporary Vietnamese, terms like "ý kiến công chúng" (public opinion), "dư luận" (public opinion/rumor), or "lòng dân" are more commonly used.