公众

公众 means 'the public' or 'the general population.' It refers to a group of people who are not part of an exclusive or specific community, often in the context of society or a shared space.

The character 公 (gōng) means 'public' or 'common,' and 众 (zhòng) means 'many' or 'people.' Together, they form a term that emphasizes a collective, shared audience or community.

公众 is commonly used in contexts like public opinion, public service, or public events. It is also seen in terms like 公众号 (gōng zhòng hào), which means 'WeChat official account,' highlighting its use in modern digital communication.