This is the 4026th most frequent Chinese word.
公然
"公然" means "openly" or "blatantly."
In this case, '公然' implies the deliberate and conspicuous nature of the act being visible and recognized by others.
企业公然伪造财务报告被调查曝光。
The company was investigated and exposed for openly falsifying financial reports.
Here, '公然' emphasizes the blatancy or shamelessness of an act performed in an open and known manner.
他们公然在公共场所抽烟，令人不满。
They smoke openly in public places, causing dissatisfaction.
In this sentence, '公然' is used to describe an action done openly or in a straightforward manner, usually against societal or authoritative expectations.