Chinese Conversation · Level 39
90 words
Chinese word
注意
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhù yì
Meaning
- verbbe careful
Example
过马路时要注意安全。guò mǎ lù shí yào zhù yì ān quán
Be careful when crossing the street.
More examples
考试时要注意时间，不要答得太慢。kǎo shì shí yào zhù yì shí jiān bú yào dá de tài màn
During the exam, pay attention to the time and do not answer too slowly.
Core concept
The mind fixes on something so its details or risks do not pass unnoticed.
Common phrases
注意时间zhù yì shí jiān
pay attention to time
注意安全zhù yì ān quán
pay attention to safety
注意身体zhù yì shēn tǐ
take care of your health
Similar words
当心dāng xīn: Stays alert and takes care to avoid possible danger.
小心xiǎo xīn: Acts with great care in a dangerous situation.
提醒tí xǐng: Alerts someone to something important or risky so they notice it.
Definition in Chinese
把注意力集中在某事上，留意相关情况或可能出现的问题。bǎ zhù yì lì jí zhōng zài mǒu shì shàng liú yì xiāng guān qíng kuàng huò kě néng chū xiàn de wèn tí
Word origin
注 (zhù, "pour") + 意 (yì, "thought") forms a compound that pictures thought being poured toward a chosen object.
Usage tips
- Chinese commonly uses this verb with a following object or situation, while English can often express the same warning with a short phrase such as "be careful."