Meaning
用户 refers to a person who uses a product, service, or system. It's commonly used in business, technology, and service contexts to describe customers, subscribers, or end-users. The term has become especially prevalent with the rise of internet services and digital platforms.
Usage
This is a neutral, formal term widely used in business, technology, and customer service contexts. It's the standard word for 'user' in software, apps, websites, and utilities (electricity, water, telecommunications). Native speakers use it in both spoken and written language, though it sounds more professional than casual.
Examples
- 01这个应用已经有一千万用户了。.This app already has ten million users.
- 02请输入您的用户名和密码。.Please enter your username and password.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个用户
- 位三位用户
Common collocations
- 用户名username
- 用户体验user experience (UX)
- 注册用户registered user
- 终端用户end user
Antonyms
Origin
The compound literally means 'one who uses' (用) + 'household/account' (户). The character 户 originally referred to a door or household, and evolved to mean accounts or registered entities, making 用户 the perfect term for registered users or account holders.