ziu1 dim2焦點焦点
Jyutpingziu1 dim2
Yalejīu dím
Definition
Focal point or focus; a point of convergence, or a center of public interest or attention.
- technicalfocal point; the point where light rays meet after passing through a lens
- figurativefocus; the center of interest, attention, or activity
neutralpeoplecommunication
How it's used
Focusing on the figurative sense, this word is frequently used in media and social commentary to describe the subject currently capturing public attention. It implies a sense of convergence, where various interests or events align on a single point. It is more formal than simply saying 關注點.
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This news story has become the focus of the whole city.
What do you think is the focus of this meeting?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe the act of focusing one's eyes or attention, as that is better expressed by the verb 聚焦 or the phrase 集中精神.
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