HSK · Level 96
45 words
Chinese word
着眼于
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhuó yǎn yú
Meaning
- verbfocus on
Example
我们要着眼于问题的根本原因。wǒ men yào zhuó yǎn yú wèn tí de gēn běn yuán yīn
We need to focus on the root cause of the problem.
More examples
企业在制定战略时，应着眼于长远发展。qǐ yè zài zhì dìng zhàn lüè shí yīng zhuó yǎn yú cháng yuǎn fā zhǎn
When formulating a strategy, a company should focus on long-term development.
Core concept
Attention settles on a chosen target, making it the basis for viewing or handling an issue.
Common phrases
着眼于现实需要zhuó yǎn yú xiàn shí xū yào
focus on real-world needs
着眼于长远发展zhuó yǎn yú cháng yuǎn fā zhǎn
focus on long-term development
着眼于基层问题zhuó yǎn yú jī céng wèn tí
focus on grassroots issues
Similar words
关注guān zhù: Give attention and interest to a person, thing, or matter.
注重zhù zhòng: Place importance on a certain point or factor when making choices.
着重zhuó zhòng: Emphasize one particular point or aspect in discussion or action.
针对zhēn duì: Direct action or a response toward a specific person, problem, or matter.
Definition in Chinese
把注意力或目光集中在某事物上，强调关注的对象或焦点。bǎ zhù yì lì huò mù guāng jí zhōng zài mǒu shì wù shàng qiáng diào guān zhù de duì xiàng huò jiāo diǎn
Word origin
着眼于 (zhuóyǎnyú, "to focus on") combines 着 (zhuó, "to fix") + 眼 (yǎn, "eye") + 于 (yú, "at"), turning the image of a fixed eye into attention directed at a subject.
Usage tips
- For everyday conversation, 关注 (guānzhù, "pay attention to") usually sounds more natural than 着眼于 (zhuóyǎnyú, "to focus on"), while 着眼于 suits formal discussion of problems and plans.