Definition
公论 means 'public opinion' or 'general consensus', but it is more formal and literary than the everyday word 舆论. It often refers to an objective or widely accepted judgment that is seen as fair and unbiased. You might encounter it in news commentary, historical texts, or formal discussions.
n.
public opiniongeneral consensus
Examples
- 公论，。Zhè jiàn shì yǐjīng chéng le gōng lùn, dàjiā dōu hěn rèntóng.This matter has become public consensus; everyone agrees.
- 公论，。Lìshǐ yǒu zìjǐ de gōng lùn, bú yòng zháojí jiěshì.History has its own public consensus; there's no need to rush to explain.
- ，公论。Zài fǎtíng shàng, fǎguān yào kǎolǜ gōng lùn.In court, the judge must consider public opinion.
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