zyu3 si6注視注视
Jyutpingzyu3 si6
Yalejyu sih
Definition
To gaze at; to look attentively or focus one's eyes on someone or something.
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How it's used
This term carries a formal or literary weight that makes it sound quite serious compared to everyday verbs like 望 or 睇. It implies a sustained, focused attention that goes beyond a casual glance. You will often find it in written reports, news, or descriptions of intense emotional states rather than in casual banter between friends.
Examples
He is gazing intently at the screen.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual settings where 望 or 盯住 would be more natural, as it can sound overly dramatic or stiff in daily conversation.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
