This is the 4185th most frequent Chinese word.
围观
To gather around and watch.
In this sentence, '围观' is used to describe people surrounding a place to observe an activity or event.
许多人围观街头表演。
Many people gathered around to watch the street performance.
Here, '围观' conveys the idea of people surrounding and observing someone, often indicating an unwanted attention.
他不愿意被路人围观。
He doesn't want to be observed by passersby.
In this example, '围观' is metaphorically used to represent people observing or paying attention to events online.