zeoi6 ziu1聚焦

Jyutpingzeoi6 ziu1

Yalejeuih jīu

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To focus light, or to focus one's attention on a specific person or thing.

to focus light onto a small, specific area
figurativeto focus attention on someone or something

neutraltechnologydaily actions

How it's used

Primarily used in scientific or technical contexts involving optics and photography, though it is frequently borrowed for abstract concepts like attention. When discussing the act of concentrating one's focus on a person or topic, it is more common to use 集中精神 or 留意.

Examples

ni1呢go3個fong3放daai6大geng3鏡ho2可ji5以zoeng1將joeng4陽gwong1光zeoi6聚ziu1焦喺hai2一jat1點。

This magnifying glass can focus sunlight onto one point.

nei5你ho2可m4唔ho2可ji5以zoeng1將geng3鏡tau4頭zeoi6聚ziu1焦喺hai2嗰go2個go3人jan4度dou6呀？

Can you focus the lens on that person?

Common phrases

zeoi6聚ziu1焦geng3鏡

converging lens

cung4重san1新zeoi6聚ziu1焦

refocus

Common mistake

Avoid using this word in casual conversation to mean paying attention, as it sounds overly formal or academic. For everyday situations, use 集中 or 留意 instead.