舆论 (yúlùn) — public opinion

舆论 (yúlùn)

舆论 refers to the collective opinion of the public, especially as expressed through media, social networks, and public discussion. It is the standard term in Chinese for public opinion and public discourse.

Meanings

1. [noun] public opinion; public discourse; media opinion; the court of public opinion

Example Sentences

这起事件在网络上迅速发酵，引发了强烈的社会舆论关注。 Zhè qǐ shìjiàn zài wǎngluò shàng xùnsù fājiào, yǐnfāle qiángliè de shèhuì yúlùn guānzhù. This incident quickly fermented online, triggering intense public attention and discussion.

政府部门对舆论高度重视，及时回应民众关切，化解了此次危机。 Zhèngfǔ bùmén duì yúlùn gāodù zhòngshì, jíshí huíyìng mínzhòng guānqiè, huàjiěle cǐ cì wēijī. The government departments paid great attention to public opinion, responded promptly to public concerns, and defused this crisis.

媒体在引导舆论、传播正能量方面承担着不可替代的社会责任。 Méitǐ zài yǐndǎo yúlùn, chuánbō zhèng néngliàng fāngmiàn chéngdānzhe bùkě tìdài de shèhuì zérèn. The media bears an irreplaceable social responsibility in guiding public opinion and spreading positive energy.

企业一旦出现信任危机，舆论的压力会迫使其采取措施解决问题。 Qǐyè yīdàn chūxiàn xìnrèn wēijī, yúlùn de yālì huì pòshǐ qí cǎiqǔ cuòshī jiějué wèntí. Once an enterprise faces a trust crisis, the pressure of public opinion will compel it to take measures to resolve the issue.

在社交媒体时代，舆论的形成和传播速度比以往任何时候都快。 Zài shèjiāo méitǐ shídài, yúlùn de xíngchéng hé chuánbō sùdù bǐ yǐwǎng rènhé shíhòu dōu kuài. In the era of social media, the formation and spread of public opinion is faster than ever before.

良好的舆论环境有助于社会形成共识，推动各方理性对话。 Liánghǎo de yúlùn huánjìng yǒuzhù yú shèhuì xíngchéng gòngshí, tuīdòng gè fāng lǐxìng duìhuà. A healthy public opinion environment helps society form consensus and promotes rational dialogue among all parties.

Collocations

Usage Notes

舆论 is a formal written-language word. In everyday speech, people might say 大家的看法 (what everyone thinks) or 网上的反应 (reactions online), but in essays, journalism, and policy texts, 舆论 is the standard term.

舆论监督 (oversight by public opinion) is an important concept in Chinese media studies -- the idea that public opinion and journalism serve as a check on power. At B2 level, understanding this concept is useful for reading Chinese news analysis.

Memory Hook

舆 (carriage/public vehicle -- the character originally depicted a cart carrying many people) + 论 (discussion/argument) -- the discussion carried by the whole public, going wherever the crowd goes: public opinion.