注意 (zhù yì) — to pay attention to, to take note of
Definition
General 'pay attention to' for everyday situations like class, safety, or what someone says. 关注 is more intense and sustained (following an issue or person); 留意 is more careful and watchful.
verb
to pay attention toto take note of
Easily confused
Examples
- 注意。Shàng kè de shí hou yào zhù yì tīng lǎo shī shuō huà.You need to pay attention to the teacher during class.
- ，注意。Zhè ge wèn tí hěn zhòng yào, nǐ yí dìng yào zhù yì.This issue is very important; you must pay attention to it.
- 。Zǒu zài lù shang yào zhù yì ān quán.Pay attention to safety when walking on the road.
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