zuk1矚瞩
Jyutpingzuk1
Yalejūk
Definition
To gaze at or focus one's eyes on.
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How it's used
Focuses on the act of staring or fixing one's gaze intently, often carrying a sense of importance or gravity. It is rarely used as a standalone verb in modern spoken Cantonese, appearing most frequently in the compound 矚目, which describes something that attracts significant public attention or is highly prominent.
Examples
The whole audience is focusing their eyes on this performance.
Related words
Common phrases
eye-catching or prominent
the focus of everyone's attention
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 望, which is the general, neutral word for look. Using 矚 in casual conversation can sound overly formal or literary, as it implies a level of intensity or focus that is usually reserved for news reports or dramatic descriptions.
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