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ผู้ชม

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ผู้
ชม

Pronunciation

phûu chom

ผู้ชม

phûu chom

viewer

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  1. 1 viewer、audience、spectator

This word refers to people who are watching something, such as a TV program, video, performance, match, or event. Depending on the context, it means “viewer” or “audience.”

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viewer、audience、spectator

Noun⭐️3 Common

People who watch a program, video, performance, game, or event, either in person or through a screen.

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Learning notes

Explanation

ผู้ชม is formed from ผู้, which marks a person who does something, and ชม, meaning to watch or view. Its core idea is “the people watching.” It is neutral and standard, so it works in broadcasts, video platforms, event announcements, news, performances, and sports contexts. The classifier for counting them is คน, as in ผู้ชม 100 คน, “100 audience members/spectators.”

Usage

It is commonly used when referring to people watching TV programs, online videos, live streams, films, stage performances, concerts, sports matches, or public events.

Caution

Although ชม can also mean “to praise,” ผู้ชม normally means “viewer” or “audience member,” not “a person who praises.”

Differences from similar words

1 viewer synonyms

  • คนดู also means people watching, and it is more casual in everyday speech. ผู้ชม is a more standard word used for programs, events, broadcasts, and formal announcements.

  • ผู้ฟัง means listeners, such as people listening to radio, music, or a talk. ผู้ชม is used for people watching something visual, such as a video, performance, or match.

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