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    Referring to the audience with 观众 (guānzhòng)

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    Structure

    观众 + Verb Phrase

    Explanation

    The noun 观众 (guānzhòng) means 'audience,' 'viewers,' or 'spectators' and refers to the people watching a performance, show, or event. It combines 观 (to watch) with 众 (crowd). It is used in both live and broadcast contexts.

    Examples

    • 观众们都站起来为他鼓掌。

      Guānzhòng men dōu zhàn qǐlái wèi tā gǔzhǎng.

      The audience all stood up and applauded for him.

    • 这个节目吸引了很多年轻观众。

      Zhège jiémù xīyǐn le hěn duō niánqīng guānzhòng.

      This program has attracted many young viewers.

    • 现场的观众非常热情。

      Xiànchǎng de guānzhòng fēicháng rèqíng.

      The audience at the scene was very enthusiastic.

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