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    Referring to an audience with 听众 (tīngzhòng)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    听众 + Verb Phrase

    Explanation

    听众 (tīngzhòng) means "audience" or "listeners" and specifically refers to people who listen to a speech, broadcast, or musical performance. It is distinguished from 观众 (viewers/spectators). For example, 广播听众 means "radio listeners."

    Examples

    • 今天的听众特别热情，掌声不断。

      jīntiān de tīngzhòng tèbié rèqíng, zhǎngshēng búduàn.

      Today's audience was especially enthusiastic, with constant applause.

    • 这个电台节目拥有上百万的听众。

      zhège diàntái jiémù yōngyǒu shàng bǎi wàn de tīngzhòng.

      This radio program has millions of listeners.

    • 演讲者的幽默让听众笑个不停。

      yǎnjiǎng zhě de yōumò ràng tīngzhòng xiào gè bù tíng.

      The speaker's humor kept the audience laughing nonstop.

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