ting1 zung3聽眾听众
Jyutpingting1 zung3
Yaletīng jung
Definition
Audience; listeners of audio media.
neutralpeoplecommunication
How it's used
Primarily used for people listening to radio broadcasts or podcasts, though it can extend to audiences at lectures or presentations. It focuses specifically on the act of listening rather than watching, making it distinct from 觀眾 which implies a visual component.
Measure word
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There are many listeners calling into the show tonight.
How do you think the audience reacted to the speech this time?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using 聽眾 for people watching a movie or a stage play, as 觀眾 is the correct term for a visual audience.
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Grammar guides
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