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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
瞩zhǔto gaze atv, 17 strokes, radical 目, rank #57456, Very Hard
瞩zhǔto stare atv, 17 strokes, radical 目, rank #57456, Very Hard
瞩zhǔto focus on, to stare at, to watch carefullyv, 17 strokes, radical 目, rank #57456, Very Hard
zhǔ(zhu3) T3
  1. 1to gaze at
  2. 2to stare at
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March 24, 2026

瞩(矚)zhǔ(zhu3)

The character 瞩 (zhǔ) means to gaze at or stare intently, typically with a focus on something important or noteworthy. It implies a deep concentration or attention towards the object of one's gaze, often used in literary or formal contexts to denote admiration or scrutiny.

Strokes17Radical目Frequency#57456DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, the act of gazing intently often signifies respect and consideration, especially when observing art, performances, or nature. This character can often be seen in literary works that encourage deep reflection on beauty or truth.

Memory Tip

Imagine a wise owl (representing 瞩) perched on a branch, staring intently at a mouse below. The '目' (eye) radical reminds you that this character is all about watching closely, while the '主' component suggests that the gaze is directed at something significant, like the main event.

Meanings of 瞩

zhǔ(zhu3)
1to gaze at
2to stare at
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About 瞩

瞩Simplified
矚Traditional
17Strokes
目Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#57456Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 瞩

Quick Contrast

注 (zhù) - use 注 when referring to directing attention or focus on something, often in a more general or casual sense, while 瞩 implies a deeper, more intense gaze.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 瞩 with similar verbs like 看 (kàn) or 视 (shì), which are more general for 'to see' or 'to look.' 瞩 is more formal and usually implies a deeper level of attention. It's commonly used in written Chinese, such as in literature or speeches.

HSK Study Tips

Although 瞩 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be connected to other HSK words related to vision and attention, like 看 (kàn) and 视 (shì). Students should focus on understanding the nuances of attention described by 瞩 to enhance their reading comprehension skills.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 瞩 with the more common verb 看 (kàn), leading to sentences like '我瞩这个电影' which should be corrected to '我看这个电影' (I watch this movie). Remember, 瞩 is used for more focused attention.

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Etymology of 瞩

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 目 represents the meaning and 属 represents the sound. Simplified form of 矚.

Memory Hint

eye

Semantic (meaning)目
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Phonetic (sound)属
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Case file: 瞩

Phonosemantic compound. 目 represents the meaning and 属 represents the sound. Simplified form of 矚.

  1. 1The meaning half目 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half属 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayeye
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 瞩?

Decomposition of 瞩

IDS Structure⿰目属
瞩Full Character
=
目mu4
left
属shu3
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 瞩?

How to say to gaze at in Chinese

“to gaze at” in Chinese is瞩zhǔ

The character 瞩 (zhǔ) means to gaze at or stare intently, typically with a focus on something important or noteworthy. It implies a deep concentration or attention towards the object of one's gaze, often used in literary or formal contexts to denote admiration or scrutiny.

When to use 瞩

Be careful not to confuse 瞩 with similar verbs like 看 (kàn) or 视 (shì), which are more general for 'to see' or 'to look.' 瞩 is more formal and usually implies a deeper level of attention. It's commonly used in written Chinese, such as in literature or speeches.

瞩 or something close to it

注 (zhù) - use 注 when referring to directing attention or focus on something, often in a more general or casual sense, while 瞩 implies a deeper, more intense gaze.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 瞩 with the more common verb 看 (kàn), leading to sentences like '我瞩这个电影' which should be corrected to '我看这个电影' (I watch this movie). Remember, 瞩 is used for more focused attention.

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瞩

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Grammar Patterns of 瞩

瞩 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

Exercise 1 of 4

Complete the Sentence

那部电影众人____目，在电影史上无与伦比。

The film demands attention, and has no equal in cinema history.

Example Sentences for 瞩 (5)

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1
那部电影众人瞩目，在电影史上无与伦比。

nà bù diàn yǐng zhòng rén zhǔ mù， ， zài diàn yǐng shǐ shàng wú yǔ lún。

The film demands attention, and has no equal in cinema history.
2
她得意洋洋地站在他们中间，为受人瞩目而高兴。

tā dé yì yáng yáng dì zhàn zài tā mén zhōng jiān， ， wéi shòu rén zhǔ mù ér gāo。

She stood preening in their midst, delighted with the attention.
3
在巴黎召开的令人瞩目的世界汽车运动理事会会议使冠军归属充满各种可能，因为舒马赫也被扣了6分。

zài bā lí zhào kāi de líng rén zhǔ mù de shì jiè qì chē yùn dòng lǐ shì huì huì yì shǐ guān jūn guī shǔ chōng mǎn gè zhǒng kě néng， ， yīn wéi shū mǎ hè yě bèi kòu6 le。

The dramatic World Motor Sports Council meeting in Paris blew the championship wide open as Schumacher was also docked six points.
4
它写于20世纪20年代，但直到今天仍然备受瞩目。

tā xiě yú20 20 shì20 jì 20， nián dài ， dàn zhí dào jīn tiān réng rán bèi。

It was written in the Twenties, but it still really stands out.
5
这一众望所瞩的目的达到之后,举镇欢腾.

zhè yī zhòng wàng suǒ zhǔ de mù de dá dào zhī hòu, , jǔ zhèn huān.

There was much joy throughout the town when this greatly desirable object was attained.

Word Family of 瞩

Words Containing This Character4
瞩目zhǔmùto focus attention upon矚目
举世瞩目jǔshìzhǔmùto receive worldwide attention舉世矚目
高瞻远瞩acute foresight高瞻遠矚
瞩zhǔto gaze at矚
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Compound Meaning

What does 瞩目 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 瞩

No, 瞩 is more commonly found in written or formal contexts rather than in casual speech.

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