wǎng yǒu
net friend
我的网友来自世界各地。
Wǒ de wǎngyǒu láizì shìjiè gèdì.
My netizens come from all over the world.
我在网上认识了很多网友。
Wǒ zài wǎngshàng rènshi le hěnduō wǎngyǒu.
I met many netizens online.
我和我的网友经常聊天。
Wǒ hé wǒ de wǎngyǒu jīngcháng liáotiān.
My netizens and I often chat.
网民 (wǎngmín)
netizen
网虫 (wǎngchóng)
internet addict
网客 (wǎngkè)
internet user
网友 (wǎngyǒu)
netizen
网民 (wǎngmín)
internet user
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The Chinese word 网友 (wǎngyǒu) is a compound of two characters: 网 (wǎng), meaning "net" or "network," and 友 (yǒu), meaning "friend" or "companion." Together, these characters form the term "netizen," which refers to a person who is active on the internet and engages in online communities.The term 网友 first appeared in the early 1990s, when the internet was beginning to gain popularity in China. It was initially used to describe people who participated in online forums and discussion groups, but its meaning has since expanded to include anyone who uses the internet to communicate with others.Today, 网友 is a common word in Chinese, and it is used in a variety of contexts. It can be used to refer to friends or acquaintances who one has met online, or to the broader community of internet users. It can also be used in a more general sense to refer to the phenomenon of online communication and community-building.The term 网友 is a reflection of the growing importance of the internet in Chinese society. It is a reminder that the internet is not just a tool for communication and information sharing, but also a space for social interaction and community-building.
