Definitions

zhòng (adjective) many; numerous
zhòng (noun) crowd; multitude

Etymology

Triple of (person), depicts many people together. Simplified form of .

About

The character '众', meaning 'many' or 'crowd', derives from a long history of representing plurality, with its simplified form visually stacking three '人' characters to imply a group. The traditional form '衆' combines a top element often interpreted as a covering or net with a lower element symbolizing people, reflecting an earlier conceptualization of a collective. Throughout its use, the character has maintained its fundamental sense of a multitude, though its semantic range has broadened to include notions such as the public or large-scale activities. The evolution from '衆' to '众' simplified the graphic representation while retaining the core idea of multiple persons.

Example Sentences Hide

人看着我。

Zhòng rén kàn zhe wǒ.

The crowd is looking at me.

多游客来参观。

Zhòng duō yóu kè lái cān guān.

Many tourists come to visit.

他的表演吸引了多观

Tā de biǎo yǎn xī yǐn le zhòng duō guān zhòng.

His performance attracted a large audience.

这本小说深受大喜爱。

Zhè běn xiǎo shuō shēn shòu dà zhòng xǐ ài.

This novel is deeply loved by the public.

关于这个方案,人意见不一。

Guān yú zhè gè fāng àn, zhòng rén yì jiàn bù yī.

Regarding this plan, people have different opinions.

我们必须考虑大多数民的需求。

Wǒ men bì xū kǎo lǜ dà duō shù mín zhòng de xū qiú.

We must consider the needs of the majority of the people.

这项政策的调整引起了舆论的怒。

Zhè xiàng zhèng cè de tiáo zhěng yǐn qǐ le yú lùn de zhòng nù.

The adjustment of this policy has aroused public outrage.

说纷纭的观点让决策者难以统一意见。

Zhòng shuō fēn yún de guān diǎn ràng jué cè zhě nán yǐ tǒng yī yì jiàn.

The diverse opinions make it difficult for decision-makers to reach a consensus.