读者

• Pinyin: dú zhě
• Hanzi breakdown: 读 (read) + 者 (person who does something)

Meaning

Reader. A person who reads books, newspapers, magazines, or other written content.

Commonly used in publishing, journalism, and literary contexts. Refers to the audience of written works. Also the name of a famous Chinese magazine.

Examples

1. 这本小说吸引了很多年轻读者。 This novel has attracted many young readers.
2. 读者们对这篇文章的评价很高。 The readers gave very high praise to this article.
3. 作为一名读者，我觉得这本书写得很好。 As a reader, I think this book is very well written.

Usage Guide

Context: publishing, literature, media

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 这位作家有很多忠实的读者。(This author has many loyal readers.)
• 欢迎各位读者提出意见。(Readers are welcome to share their opinions.)

Don't Say

• 我是这个电视剧的读者 (Don't use 读者 for TV or film audiences — use 观众; 读者 is specifically for written content)

Origin & History

Compound of 读 (read) and 者 (one who, person), literally 'one who reads.'

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal