舆论 yúlùn public opinion
How to remember 舆论: 舆 cart + 论 discuss = public opinion.
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How it is used
- Public opinion as a social force - 舆论压力 (yúlùn yālì) pressure of public opinion, 引导舆论 (yǐndǎo yúlùn) to steer public opinion.
- Refers to the collective voice of society/media, not one person's view (that's 意见 yìjiàn).
- Media/political register; pairs with 监督 (oversight), 导向 (orientation), 哗然 (uproar).