注意

zhù yì
HSK 3Verb (动)

Basic Meaning

v
Commonly used with an object introduced by '注意(N.)', forming phrases like '注意安全' (Pay attention to safety). Can also be used alone as a command: '注意！' (Watch out!/Be careful!).
to pay attention (to); to be mindful (of); to take notice (of)
把心思、思想放到某一方面。
Words:
注意力注意安全
Synonyms:
留心留神留意
Antonyms:
大意忽略疏忽忽视
Sentences:
  1. 上(shàng)课(kè)时(shí)要(yào)注(zhù)意(yì)听(tīng)讲(jiǎng)。
    You must pay attention and listen during class.
  2. 过(guò)马(mǎ)路(lù)时(shí)要(yào)注(zhù)意(yì)安(ān)全(quán)。
    Be careful when crossing the street.
  3. 他(tā)最(zuì)近(jìn)注(zhù)意(yì)力(lì)不(bù)太(tài)集(jí)中(zhōng)。
    He hasn't been very focused lately.

Characters Breakdown

HSK 3
zhù注

pour into; inject

HSK 2
yì意

wish; intention; meaning; thought