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瞩目zhǔmùto focus attention uponHSK 7, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #12349, Very Hard
zhǔmù(zhu3mu4)zhu mu T3
  1. 1to focus attention upon
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March 24, 2026

瞩目(矚目)zhǔmù(zhu3mu4)

瞩目 (zhǔmù) means to focus attention on something or to take notice of it. It is often used in contexts where something draws significant interest or scrutiny, such as in the media or during important events.

Strokes22Frequency#12349DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese media, 瞩目 is often used when referring to events that attract widespread public interest, such as major political announcements or celebrity news, reflecting the importance of public attention in society.

Memory tip

Imagine a giant eye (目) that is 'zhu' (like 'zoom') in on something fascinating. The character 瞩 combines the eye with the idea of focusing closely, helping you remember both the sound and meaning.

Meanings of 瞩目

zhǔmù(zhu3mu4)
1to focus attention upon
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About 瞩目

瞩目Simplified
矚目Traditional
22Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

注目 (zhùmù) — use 瞩目 (zhǔmù) for a more formal or literary context, while 注目 (zhùmù) is more commonly used in everyday speech.

Usage Notes

Use 瞩目 in more formal or written contexts, as it may sound overly dramatic in casual conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with the more general term 注意 (zhùyì), which means 'to pay attention to' but lacks the nuance of 'intense focus.'

HSK Study Tips

Although 瞩目 is not included in the official HSK vocabulary lists, it can be connected to HSK Level 4 words like 注意 (zhùyì) and 关注 (guānzhù). Students should focus on understanding how to express varying degrees of attention.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 瞩目 with 关注 (guānzhù), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我在关注这个问题' (wǒ zài guānzhù zhège wèntí) is fine, but using 瞩目 here would sound overly formal.

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Component characters

瞩zhǔto gaze at
17 strokes目
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目mùeye
HSK 15 strokes目
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How to say to focus attention upon in Chinese

“to focus attention upon” in Chinese is瞩目zhǔmù

瞩目 (zhǔmù) means to focus attention on something or to take notice of it. It is often used in contexts where something draws significant interest or scrutiny, such as in the media or during important events.

When to use 瞩目

Use 瞩目 in more formal or written contexts, as it may sound overly dramatic in casual conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with the more general term 注意 (zhùyì), which means 'to pay attention to' but lacks the nuance of 'intense focus.'

瞩目 or something close to it

注目 (zhùmù) — use 瞩目 (zhǔmù) for a more formal or literary context, while 注目 (zhùmù) is more commonly used in everyday speech.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 瞩目 with 关注 (guānzhù), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我在关注这个问题' (wǒ zài guānzhù zhège wèntí) is fine, but using 瞩目 here would sound overly formal.

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It's better suited for formal contexts or written language, as it sounds quite dramatic for casual discussions.

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