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人群 (rénqún) vs 群体 (qúntǐ) — use 人群 for a crowd in a specific location, while 群体 refers to a broader, more abstract group of individuals with shared characteristics.
When using 人群, it’s important to note that it is often used in a neutral context without negative connotations. Common collocations include '人群中' (in the crowd) or '人群聚集' (crowd gathering). Be cautious with the tone; the second tone in '群' can be easily mistaken for other tones.
Although 人群 is not explicitly listed in HSK vocabulary, it incorporates the basic characters for 'person' (人) and 'group' (群), which are fundamental at HSK 1 and 2. Focus on recognizing these characters in context as you advance your vocabulary.
Learners often confuse 人群 with 人口 (rén kǒu), which means 'population'. For example, saying '这个人群有很多人口' (This crowd has a lot of population) is incorrect; it should be '这个人群很大' (This crowd is large).
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How to say crowd in Chinese
“crowd” in Chinese is人群
人群 (rén qún) refers to a group or crowd of people, typically in a public space. It conveys a sense of gathering or assembly, often highlighting the collective nature of individuals in a particular context, such as at events, protests, or busy streets.
When to use 人群
When using 人群, it’s important to note that it is often used in a neutral context without negative connotations. Common collocations include '人群中' (in the crowd) or '人群聚集' (crowd gathering). Be cautious with the tone; the second tone in '群' can be easily mistaken for other tones.
人群 or something close to it
人群 (rénqún) vs 群体 (qúntǐ) — use 人群 for a crowd in a specific location, while 群体 refers to a broader, more abstract group of individuals with shared characteristics.
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Learners often confuse 人群 with 人口 (rén kǒu), which means 'population'. For example, saying '这个人群有很多人口' (This crowd has a lot of population) is incorrect; it should be '这个人群很大' (This crowd is large).
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It is pronounced as 'rén qún', with the first character in the second tone and the second character in the second tone.
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