Viewers in Korean 🇰🇷

시청자 info.

Word: 시청자 (romanized: si-cheong-ja)

• Tips to Remember:
  – Break it into two parts: 시청 (si-cheong) means “to watch” or “view,” and 자 (ja) means “person.” Think of it as “person who watches.”
  – Associate it with TV programs: every time you hear “시청자,” imagine someone glued to the screen.

• Explanation:
  – 시청자 refers to someone who watches a show, program, or broadcast, essentially meaning “viewer” or “audience.”
  – It is commonly used to talk about people who watch TV shows, live events, or online streaming content.

• Other Words with the Same Meaning:
  – 관객 (gwan-gaek): Typically means “spectator” or “audience,” often used for movies, theater, or live events.
  – 시청자 and 관객 can sometimes be used interchangeably depending on the context, though 관객 often implies a live event and 시청자 implies watching a broadcast.

• Alternate Meanings / Slang:
  – There isn’t a widespread slang meaning for 시청자. It is used in a straightforward sense, referring to viewers.
  – In casual conversation, some might simply use shortened terms or refer to “TV watchers,” but 시청자 itself remains standard.

• Example Sentences:
  – "이 프로그램의 시청자 수는 계속 증가하고 있다."
   (I peurogeuraem-ui si-cheong-ja su-neun gyesok jeung-ga-hago it-da.)
   "The number of viewers for this program is continuously increasing."
  – "방송사는 시청자 피드백을 매우 중요하게 여긴다."
   (Bangsongsaneun si-cheong-ja pi-deu-baeg-eul maeu jung-yohage yeo-gi-nda.)
   "The broadcaster considers viewer feedback very important."

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