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No. 7,084 in Chinese

看客

A "spectator" or "onlooker," often with a passive or indifferent attitude.

In a sentence

  • 这个社会中,不少人选择当看客,而非参与者。

    In this society, many people choose to be onlookers rather than participants.

    "看客" is used to denote individuals who observe an event without participating, often implying passivity or lack of engagement.

  • 他总是挑出别人的错误,却只做一个看客,从不提出解决办法。

    He always points out others' mistakes but remains an onlooker, never offering solutions.

    Here, "看客" highlights someone who criticizes or comments but does not take actionable steps or responsibility.

  • 鲁迅的作品中,经常提到像看客这样的角色来反映社会现象。

    In Lu Xun's works, characters like onlookers are often mentioned to reflect societal phenomena.

    In this context, "看客" refers to a thematic figure used in literature to symbolize certain societal behaviors or attitudes.

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