audience
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- 1 audience、viewer、spectator、onlooker
A common noun for people who watch something, such as a movie, performance, sports event, TV program, video, or livestream. Depending on the context, it can mean an audience member, viewer, spectator, or onlooker.
audience、viewer、spectator、onlooker
Refers to the people watching an event or media content, as opposed to the performers, players, or creators.
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คนดูเยอะมาก khon duu yə́ mâak There are a lot of people watching. คนดูเยอะมาก details
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หนังเรื่องนี้มีคนดูเยอะ nǎŋ rʉ̂aŋ níi mii khon duu yə́ This movie has a large audience. หนังเรื่องนี้มีคนดูเยอะ details
Learning notes
Explanation
คนดู is formed from คน “person” and ดู “watch/look,” literally “people who watch.” It covers both people physically present at an event and people watching through a screen. For counting, use คน as the classifier, as in คนดู 10 คน, “10 audience members/viewers.”
Usage
It is commonly used when talking about the number, reactions, or popularity of people watching movies, shows, concerts, sports, TV programs, YouTube videos, or livestreams.
Caution
In formal writing or announcements, ผู้ชม may sound more appropriate. Do not use คนดู for readers or listeners; use คนอ่าน / ผู้อ่าน for readers and คนฟัง / ผู้ฟัง for listeners or an audience listening to something.
Differences from similar words
1 audience synonyms
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ผู้ชม is a slightly more formal word often used in announcements, news, or official contexts. คนดู is the more everyday, conversational word.