Definition
讲究 (jiǎngjiu) 有两个相关义项：作动词时意为“to be particular about”，强调对细节用心的态度；作形容词时意为“exquisite, tastefully chosen”，强调品味。与表示“注重”的“讲”相比，“讲究”更常用作独立动词且语气更强；与“精致（jīngzhì）”等词相比，“讲究”更侧重主观品味而非客观工艺的细腻。
verb
to be particular aboutto pay careful attention to
adjective
exquisitetastefully chosen
Easily confused
- 将就jiāng jiusound-aliketo make do with, to put up with (somewhat reluctantly)
Examples
- 讲究，。Tā chuān yīfu hěn jiǎng jiu, zǒng shì dāpèi de hěn hǎo.She is very particular about her clothing; she always matches well.
- 讲究，。Zhège huāpíng hěn jiǎng jiu, bǎi zài kètīng hěn piàoliang.This vase is very tasteful; it looks beautiful in the living room.
- 讲究，。Tā zuò cài hěn jiǎng jiu, měi gè bùzhòu dōu hěn rènzhēn.He is very particular about cooking; every step is done carefully.
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