noun HSK 4
Traditional 觀眾
audience · spectators · viewers
Meaning
观众 refers to people who watch a performance, show, sports event, or any form of entertainment. It encompasses both live audiences (at theaters, concerts, sports stadiums) and viewers of television, films, or online content.
Usage
This is a collective noun that can be used in both singular and plural contexts in English translation. Commonly used in contexts involving entertainment, media, sports, and performances. Native speakers often pair it with measure words when counting specific audience members.
Examples
- 01这场演唱会吸引了三万多名观众。.This concert attracted over thirty thousand audience members.
- 02观众对这部电影的评价很高。.The audience gave this movie very high ratings.
Characters
Measure words
- 位一位观众
- 个一个观众
- 名三名观众
Common collocations
- 观众席audience seats, seating area
- 现场观众live audience
- 电视观众television viewers
- 吸引观众to attract an audience
Antonyms
Origin
Literally combines 'to watch' (观) and 'crowd' (众) to mean 'the watching crowd' or audience.