Chinese word

引人注目

Pronunciation

Pinyinyǐn rén zhù mù

Meaning

  • verbcatch the eye

Example

这个广告很引人注目。zhè ge guǎng gào hěn yǐn rén zhù mù

This advertisement really catches the eye.

Illustration for 引人注目 (catch the eye)

More examples

这幅画在众多作品中尤为引人注目。zhè fú huà zài zhòng duō zuò pǐn zhōng yóu wéi yǐn rén zhù mù

This painting is especially eye-catching among the many works.

Core concept

Many eyes converge on one person or thing, making it the focal point of attention.

Common phrases

  • 尤为引人注目yóu wéi yǐn rén zhù mù

    especially eye-catching

  • 尤其引人注目yóu qí yǐn rén zhù mù

    particularly eye-catching

Similar words

吸引xī yǐn: Strongly draws attention or interest to a person, thing, or activity.
关注guān zhù: Pays sustained attention to a person, thing, or issue with interest.
引起yín qǐ: Causes people to become interested, pay attention, or react.

Definition in Chinese

使他人注意，使人们把视线或注意力集中到某人或某事物上。shǐ tā rén zhù yì shǐ rén men bǎ shì xiàn huò zhù yì lì jí zhōng dào mǒu rén huò mǒu shì wù shàng

Word origin

引人注目 (yǐnrénzhùmù, "draw people's attention") combines 引 (yǐn, "draw") + 人 (rén, "people") + 注 (zhù, "direct") + 目 (mù, "eyes"), picturing people's eyes being drawn toward one target.

Usage tips

  • For everyday speech, the word works for praise or criticism, so a flashy advertisement and an awkward public scene can both be described with it.

Other meanings

  • stand outadjective
  • be in the spotlightverb

Opposites

  • 无人问津wú rén wèn jīnreceive no attentionverb
  • 无人理睬wú rén lí cǎibe ignored by everyoneverb

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