zyu3 zung6注重
Jyutpingzyu3 zung6
Yalejyu juhng
Definition
To lay stress on, pay attention to, or value something.
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How it's used
Focuses on the deliberate act of prioritizing or placing value on a specific aspect of life, work, or appearance. It implies a conscious effort to maintain standards or give extra consideration to something. While it can be used in formal settings, it is equally common in everyday speech when discussing personal values or habits.
Examples
He pays a lot of attention to his health and goes running every day.
Are you paying close attention to the details of this report?
Related words
Common phrases
to pay attention to one's appearance
to pay attention to one's health
to pay attention to details
Common mistake
Learners often confuse it with 留意, which simply means to notice or keep an eye on something. 注重 implies a deeper level of importance or a long-term commitment to a value, whereas 留意 is usually about temporary observation.
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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.
