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着眼 (focus on) vs 注重 (emphasize) — use 着眼 when referring specifically to setting sights on a goal, while 注重 is more about placing importance on something.
In formal contexts, 着眼 is often used in strategic discussions, while informally it can refer to any focus on goals. Be careful with the tone; the second syllable 眼 must be pronounced with a rising tone to avoid confusion with other meanings.
While 着眼 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with words related to focus and intention at lower levels, like 目标 (mùbiāo - goal) and 注意 (zhùyì - to pay attention). Students should practice using it in sentences to convey focus.
Learners often confuse 着眼 with other similar expressions like 注意 (zhùyì - to pay attention) and end up using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我着眼这个问题' (I focus on this problem) is incorrect; the correct phrase is '我注意这个问题'.
Pronunciation of 着眼
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How to say to have one's eyes on (a goal) in Chinese
“to have one's eyes on (a goal)” in Chinese is着眼
着眼 (zhuóyǎn) means to focus on or have one's eyes set on a particular goal or objective. It is often used in contexts where concentration and attention to detail are essential, particularly in planning or strategic discussions.
When to use 着眼
In formal contexts, 着眼 is often used in strategic discussions, while informally it can refer to any focus on goals. Be careful with the tone; the second syllable 眼 must be pronounced with a rising tone to avoid confusion with other meanings.
着眼 or something close to it
着眼 (focus on) vs 注重 (emphasize) — use 着眼 when referring specifically to setting sights on a goal, while 注重 is more about placing importance on something.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 着眼 with other similar expressions like 注意 (zhùyì - to pay attention) and end up using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我着眼这个问题' (I focus on this problem) is incorrect; the correct phrase is '我注意这个问题'.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 着眼
You can say: 我们需要着眼于长远发展 (We need to focus on long-term development).
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