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注意
zhùyì
pay attention to
请注意安全。
Please pay attention to safety.
formal
to pay attention to; to take notice of; to be careful about
医生注意到病人的症状有所改善。
The doctor noticed that the patient's symptoms had improved.
请注意听讲。
Please pay attention to the lecture.
Often used in warnings, instructions, or formal contexts.
formal
to remind; to give advice
老师注意学生要按时完成作业。
The teacher reminded the students to finish their homework on time.
Common in educational or parental contexts.
Pro Tip
Common Collocations
The phrase '注意' is frequently paired with safety-related terms (e.g., '注意安全' = 'pay attention to safety') or instructions (e.g., '注意听' = 'listen carefully').
Gold Rule
Position in Sentences
'注意' typically appears at the beginning of a sentence or clause when used as a command (e.g., '注意脚下!' = 'Watch your step!').
Word Origin
Composed of '注' (to pour, to focus) and '意' (mind, idea), reflecting the idea of directing one's mind toward something.
Usage Notes
Used in both spoken and written Chinese, often in imperative sentences (e.g., '注意!' meaning 'Watch out!'). Can be followed by nouns, verbs, or clauses.
Word Breakdown
注
to pour; to focus; to inject
root意
idea; thought; intention
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