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“pay attention to” in Chinese

Chinese

Also理 (lǐ) · 注重 (zhù zhòng) · 理会 (lǐ huì) · 理睬 (lǐ cǎi) · 留意 (liú yì)

Pronunciation

Pinyinguān zhù

Example

我很关注这个问题。wǒ hěn guān zhù zhè ge wèn tí

I pay a lot of attention to this issue.

Illustration for 关注 (pay attention to)

How to say “pay attention to” in Chinese

“Pay attention to” in Chinese is 关注 (guān zhù).

A matter stays in the mind's line of sight as attention follows its situation and changes.

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

Example sentences with 关注

很多人都在关注这条新闻。hěn duō rén dōu zài guān zhù zhè tiáo xīn wén

Many people are paying attention to this news.

Tips for using 关注

  • In everyday speech, it often describes continuing concern rather than a momentary look, especially with news, public matters, and digital content.

Other Chinese words for “pay attention to”

2

理

lǐ

verbpay attention to

别理他。bié lǐ tā

Don't pay attention to him.

3

注重

zhù zhòng

verbpay attention to

我们应该注重孩子的教育。wǒ men yīng gāi zhù zhòng hái zi de jiào yù

We should pay attention to children's education.

4

理会

lǐ huì

verbpay attention to

别理会他。bié lǐ huì tā

Don't pay attention to him.

5

理睬

lǐ cǎi

verbpay attention to

别理睬他的话。bié lí cǎi tā de huà

Don't pay attention to what he says.

6

留意

liú yì

verbpay attention to

请留意下周的会议时间。qǐng liú yì xià zhōu de huì yì shí jiān

Please pay attention to next week's meeting time.

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