Definition
留意 (liú yì) means 'to pay attention to' with a focus on noticing details or being mindful, often used with 到 (as in 留意到 'notice'). It is more specific than the general 注意 (zhù yì) and less formal than 注重 (zhù zhòng 'to emphasize'). 理会 and 理睬 are usually used in negative constructions (e.g., 不理不睬), while 留心 (liú xīn) emphasizes being careful and alert.
verb
to pay attention toto take note ofto be mindful of
Examples
- 留意。Kāichē shí yào duō liú yì lùbiān de xíngrén.When driving, you should pay more attention to pedestrians on the roadside.
- 留意。Tā liú yì dào le tā liǎn shàng de biǎoqíng biànhuà.He noticed the change in expression on her face.
- 留意。Qǐng liú yì zhège wèntí de xìjié.Please pay attention to the details of this issue.
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