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舆论 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
舆论yúlùnpublic opinionHSK 7, n, rank #13728, Hard
yúlùn(yu2lun4) T2
  1. 1public opinion
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March 24, 2026
舆论(輿論)yúlùn(yu2lun4)

舆论 (yúlùn) refers to public opinion or the prevailing views held by the general populace on a particular issue. It is commonly used in discussions about politics, social issues, and media influence, reflecting collective sentiments and attitudes within society.

Frequency#13728DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese society,舆论 plays a significant role in shaping political discourse and can influence government policies, reflecting the importance of public sentiment in governance. The concept is particularly relevant during events like elections or social movements.

Memory Tip

Think of 舆论 as a 'yule log' where everyone gathers to share their opinions. The left part 舆 represents a 'carriage' (与), symbolizing the movement of ideas, while 论 (lùn) means 'discussion' or 'theory'. Imagine a carriage full of people exchanging thoughts to remember its meaning.

Meanings of 舆论

yúlùn(yu2lun4)
1public opinion
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About 舆论

舆论Simplified
輿論Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#13728Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 舆论

Quick Contrast

舆论 (yúlùn) vs 意见 (yìjiàn) — use 舆论 for collective public opinion, while 意见 refers to individual opinions or suggestions.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 舆论 as a 'yule log' where everyone gathers to share their opinions. The left part 舆 represents a 'carriage' (与), symbolizing the movement of ideas, while 论 (lùn) means 'discussion' or 'theory'. Imagine a carriage full of people exchanging thoughts to remember its meaning.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 舆论 with individual opinions expressed by a single person; it specifically refers to collective views. It is more formal than informal terms like '看法' (kànfǎ, viewpoint) and is often used in media or academic contexts. A common collocation is '舆论调查' (yúlùn diàochá, public opinion survey).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 舆论 connects with other terms related to society and communication, such as '民意' (mínyì, public will) and '舆情' (yúqíng, public sentiment). Students should focus on using it in sentences about social issues and current events.

Cultural Note

In Chinese society,舆论 plays a significant role in shaping political discourse and can influence government policies, reflecting the importance of public sentiment in governance. The concept is particularly relevant during events like elections or social movements.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 舆论 with similar terms like 意见 (yìjiàn, opinion) or 观点 (guāndiǎn, viewpoint), which refer to individual perspectives rather than collective opinion. For example, saying '我的舆论是...' is incorrect; it should be '我的看法是...' instead.

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Component Characters

舆yúcarriage
HSK 614 strokes车
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论lúnopinion
HSK 56 strokes讠
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Grammar Patterns of 舆论

舆论 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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结果显示____出现一定程度的右倾。

The result reflects a modest rightward shift in opinion.

Example Sentences for 舆论 (7)

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结果显示舆论出现一定程度的右倾。

jié guǒ xiǎn shì yú lùn chū xiàn yī dìng chéng dù de yòu qīng。

The result reflects a modest rightward shift in opinion.
2
他动员全世界的舆论反对氢弹试验。

tā dòng yuán quán shì jiè de yú lùn fǎn duì qīng dàn shì yàn。

He mobilized public opinion all over the world against hydrogen-bomb tests.
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有的人，我认为，甚至有可能影响舆论。

yǒu de rén， ， wǒ rèn， wéi ， shèn zhì yǒu kě néng yǐng xiǎng。

Some, I suppose, might even be in positions to influence opinion.
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大公司认为它们对地方舆论有时候可以置之不理。

dà gōng sī rèn wéi tā mén duì dì fāng yú lùn yǒu shí hòu kě yǐ zhì zhī bù lǐ。

Big companies think they can sometimes override local opinion.
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公众舆论在安乐死这一问题上分化成了完全不同的对立观点.

gōng zhòng yú lùn zài ān lè sǐ zhè yī wèn tí shàng fēn huà chéng le wán quán bù tóng de duì lì guān diǎn.

Public opinion polarised into completely opposite opinions on the issue of mercy killing.
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东芝在中国舆论追剿下所做的“解释”简直是火上浇油. 把更多中国人给惹火了.

dōng zhī zài zhōng guó yú lùn zhuī jiǎo xià suǒ zuò de“ “ jiě” shì ” jiǎn zhí shì huǒ shàng. jiāo yóu . bǎ gēng duō zhōng guó rén gěi.

That was adding insult to injury. Even more Chinese people were infuriated.
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安妮塔羡慕姐姐不受道德观念的制约，藐视公众舆论。

ān nī tǎ xiàn mù jiě jiě bù shòu dào dé guān niàn de zhì yuē， ， miǎo shì gōng zhòng yú。

Anita envied her sister's amorality and contempt for public opinion.

Cultural Notes for 舆论

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese society,舆论 plays a significant role in shaping political discourse and can influence government policies, reflecting the importance of public sentiment in governance. The concept is particularly relevant during events like elections or social movements.

Frequently Asked Questions about 舆论

No, 舆论 can be both positive and negative; it reflects the general opinion, which can vary widely.