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March 24, 2026
群众(群眾)qúnzhòng(qun2zhong4)
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.
Strokes19Frequency#7446DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In China, the concept of 群众 is deeply rooted in the history of social movements, especially during the Cultural Revolution, when the 'masses' were mobilized for political campaigns. This reflects the importance of collective action in Chinese society.
Memory Tip
Think of 群 (qun) as a 'quilt' made of many patches representing different people, forming a colorful mass. The character 众 (zhong) resembles a crowd of people gathered together, reinforcing the idea of multitude. Together, they create the image of a large group unified for a common purpose.
Meanings of 群众
qúnzhòng(qun2zhong4)
1mass
2multitude
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About 群众
群众Simplified
群眾Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#7446Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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Quick Contrast
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.
Usage Notes
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).
HSK Study Tips
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.
Common Mistakes
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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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.
Exercise 1 of 5
Complete the Sentence
让____评议一下谁当先进工作者.
Let the masses discuss who will be chosen as an advanced worker.
