English–Chinese
“be particular about” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinjiǎng jiū
Example
他很讲究卫生。tā hěn jiǎng jiū wèi shēng
He is very particular about hygiene.
How to say “be particular about” in Chinese
“Be particular about” in Chinese is 讲究 (jiǎng jiū).
Careful attention to quality and presentation gives something a refined, well-chosen character.
Example sentences with 讲究
他在公共场合也很讲究礼貌。tā zài gōng gòng chǎng hé yě hěn jiǎng jiū lǐ mào
He is very particular about manners even in public.
Tips for using 讲究
- English often separates being selective from being stylish, while this word can cover both a high standard and the polished result it produces.