zyu3 ji3 lik6注意力
Jyutpingzyu3 ji3 lik6
Yalejyu yi lihk
Definition
Attention or concentration; the ability to focus on doing something.
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How it's used
Focusing on the mental capacity to concentrate, this term is often used in academic or professional settings to discuss productivity or learning. While it is a standard noun, it is almost exclusively paired with verbs like 集中 to describe the act of paying attention. It sounds slightly more formal than simply saying 專心.
Examples
His attention is not very focused when he works.
Can you focus your attention back?
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Common mistake
Learners often try to use it as a verb, but it is strictly a noun. You cannot say 我注意力佢, you must use a verb phrase like 集中注意力喺佢身上.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
