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群众 (qúnzhòng) vs 大众 (dàzhòng) — use 群众 when emphasizing collective action or opinion in a political context, while 大众 typically refers to the general public in a broader, more neutral sense.
Be cautious with the tone; '群众' is often used in formal contexts, such as government and social discussions, so avoid using it in everyday casual conversations. Common collocations include '群众意见' (public opinion) and '群众运动' (mass movement).
As an HSK Level 6 word, 群众 connects with other vocabulary related to society and politics, such as 社会 (society) and 民众 (the people). Focus on its usage in formal writing and speeches, understanding its implications in social contexts.
Learners often confuse 群众 with other similar terms like 人群 (rénqún) which simply means 'crowd' without the social or political implications. For example, saying '社会群众' (shèhuì qúnzhòng) instead of just '群众' can sound awkward; it's more common to just use '群众' in the right context.
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How to say mass in Chinese
“mass” in Chinese is群众
群众 refers to a large group of people, often used in political or social contexts to describe the general public or masses. It emphasizes collective action or opinion, and is commonly used in discussions about social movements, public sentiment, or community events.
When to use 群众
Be cautious with the tone; '群众' is often used in formal contexts, such as government and social discussions, so avoid using it in everyday casual conversations. Common collocations include '群众意见' (public opinion) and '群众运动' (mass movement).
群众 or something close to it
群众 (qúnzhòng) vs 大众 (dàzhòng) — use 群众 when emphasizing collective action or opinion in a political context, while 大众 typically refers to the general public in a broader, more neutral sense.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 群众 with other similar terms like 人群 (rénqún) which simply means 'crowd' without the social or political implications. For example, saying '社会群众' (shèhuì qúnzhòng) instead of just '群众' can sound awkward; it's more common to just use '群众' in the right context.
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Grammar Patterns of 群众
群众 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). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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让____评议一下谁当先进工作者.
Let the masses discuss who will be chosen as an advanced worker.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 群众
群众 emphasizes a social or political collective, while 人群 simply refers to a crowd of people without those connotations.
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