English–Chinese

“concentrate” in Chinese

Chinese

Also聚精会神 (jù jīng huì shén)

Pronunciation

Pinyinjí zhōng

Example

上课时请集中注意力。shàng kè shí qǐng jí zhōng zhù yì lì

Please concentrate in class.

Illustration for 集中 (concentrate)

How to say “concentrate” in Chinese

“Concentrate” in Chinese is 集中 (jí zhōng).

Attention or effort is drawn toward one central point, leaving less room for distraction.

Full entry for 集中: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 集中

学习的时候要集中注意力,不要一直看手机。xué xí de shí hòu yào jí zhōng zhù yì lì bú yào yì zhí kàn shǒu jī

When studying, focus your attention and do not keep looking at your phone.

Tips for using 集中

  • In English, this idea often sounds mainly mental, while the Chinese verb also applies to directing effort, resources, or activity toward one goal in everyday situations.

Other Chinese words for “concentrate”

他上课时总是聚精会神。tā shàng kè shí zǒng shì jù jīng huì shén

He always concentrates in class.

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