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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
注重zhùzhòngto pay attention toHSK 5, v, 17 strokes, rank #9522, Hard
注重zhùzhòngto emphasizeHSK 5, v, 17 strokes, rank #9522, Hard
zhùzhòng(zhu4zhong4)zhu zhong T4
  1. 1to pay attention to
  2. 2to emphasize
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March 24, 2026

注重zhùzhòng(zhu4zhong4)

注重 means to pay attention to or emphasize something significant. It is commonly used in contexts where prioritizing certain aspects, values, or details is important, such as in education, work, or personal development.

Strokes17Frequency#9522DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, there is a strong emphasis on values like family, education, and respect, making the concept of 注重 particularly relevant in discussions about societal expectations and responsibilities.

Memory tip

Imagine someone with a giant '注' (to note) on their forehead, constantly reminding themselves to '重' (heavy) their focus on what truly matters. This visual of weighing the importance of tasks connects the components to the meaning of emphasizing.

Meanings of 注重

zhùzhòng(zhu4zhong4)
1to pay attention to
2to emphasize
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注重Simplified
17Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#9522Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3BCT✓CEFRB2

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重视 (zhòngshì) — use 注重 when emphasizing the act of paying attention, while 重视 tends to imply a stronger sense of valuing or regarding something as important.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 注重 with similar verbs like 重视 (to value) or 注意 (to notice), but 注重 specifically implies a deeper level of importance or focus. It is generally used in formal contexts and is often paired with nouns that denote the aspects being emphasized, such as 注重质量 (to emphasize quality).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 注重 connects well with other advanced vocabulary related to prioritization and attention. Focus on using it in sentences that illustrate what you emphasize in your studies or work, and practice distinguishing it from similar verbs.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 注重 by applying it to contexts that require a lighter touch, such as saying '我注重看电视' (I emphasize watching TV), which sounds awkward. Instead, use it for significant priorities like '我注重健康' (I emphasize health).

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Component characters

注zhùto inject
HSK 78 strokes氵
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重zhòngheavy
HSK 49 strokes里
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How to say to pay attention to in Chinese

“to pay attention to” in Chinese is注重zhùzhòng

注重 means to pay attention to or emphasize something significant. It is commonly used in contexts where prioritizing certain aspects, values, or details is important, such as in education, work, or personal development.

When to use 注重

Learners often confuse 注重 with similar verbs like 重视 (to value) or 注意 (to notice), but 注重 specifically implies a deeper level of importance or focus. It is generally used in formal contexts and is often paired with nouns that denote the aspects being emphasized, such as 注重质量 (to emphasize quality).

注重 or something close to it

重视 (zhòngshì) — use 注重 when emphasizing the act of paying attention, while 重视 tends to imply a stronger sense of valuing or regarding something as important.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 注重 by applying it to contexts that require a lighter touch, such as saying '我注重看电视' (I emphasize watching TV), which sounds awkward. Instead, use it for significant priorities like '我注重健康' (I emphasize health).

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Grammar patterns of 注重

注重 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 2 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.

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现今的有机葡萄酒生产商一般是____品质的小型家族企业.

Today's organic wine producer is typically a small, quality-conscious family concern.

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现今的有机葡萄酒生产商一般是注重品质的小型家族企业.

xiàn jīn de yǒujī pútaojiǔ shēngchǎn Shāng yìbān shì zhùzhòng pǐnzhì de xiǎoxíng jiāzú qǐyè.

Today's organic wine producer is typically a small, quality-conscious family concern.
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他工作时不会过分注重细节。

tā gōngzuò shí bù huì guòfèn zhùzhòng xìjié。

There's a lack of fussiness about the way he works.
3
就像子女一样，父母也常常很注重保护他们的私生活。

jiù xiàng zǐnǚ yíyàng， fùmǔ yě chángcháng hěn zhùzhòng bǎohù tāmen de sī shēnghuó。

Like their children, parents are often defensive about their private lives.
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“墨西哥的烹调注重俭省，”她说，“任何东西都不会浪费。”

“ mò xī gē de pēngtiáo zhùzhòng jiǎn shěng，” tā shuō，“ rènhé dōngxi dōu bù huì làngfèi。”

Mexican cookery is economical, she says. Nothing goes to waste.
5
八步功法瑜伽注重呼吸和放松，是一种舒缓身心的锻炼方法。

bā bù gōng fǎ yú gā zhùzhòng hūxī hé fàngsōng， shì yī zhǒng Shū huǎn shēnxīn de duànliàn fāngfǎ。

Astanga Yoga is a therapeutic physical exercise that focuses on breathing and relaxation.
6
他的独木舟以其风格独特、注重细节和做工精细著称。

tā de dú mù zhōu yǐ qí fēnggé dútè、 zhùzhòng xìjié hé zuò gōng jīngxì zhùchēng。

His canoes are known for their style, fine detail and craftsmanship.
7
现代的教育越来越注重学生的创造力和批判性思维。

Xiàndài de jiàoyù yuèláiyuè zhùzhòng xuéshēng de chuàngzàolì hé pīpànxìng sīwéi.

Modern education increasingly pays attention to students' creativity and critical thinking.
8
在国际合作中，各国领袖注重建立互信与合作关系。

Zài guójì hézuò zhōng, gèguó lǐngxiù zhùzhòng jiànlì hùxìn yǔ hézuò guānxì.

In international cooperation, leaders of various countries pay attention to building mutual trust and collaborative relationships.
9
这家餐厅特别注重食材的新鲜度和烹饪的健康性。

Zhè jiā cāntīng tèbié zhùzhòng shícái de xīnxiāndù hé pēngrèn de jiànkāngxìng.

This restaurant particularly pays attention to the freshness of ingredients and the healthiness of the cooking.
10
在编写程序时，程序员必须注重代码的可读性和维护性。

Zài biānxiě chéngxù shí, chéngxùyuán bìxū zhùzhòng dàimǎ de kědúxìng hé wéihùxìng.

When writing programs, programmers must pay attention to the readability and maintainability of the code.
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在设计新产品时，公司特别注重用户体验的改善。

Zài shèjì xīn chǎnpǐn shí, gōngsī tèbié zhùzhòng yònghù tǐyàn de gǎishàn.

When designing new products, the company particularly emphasizes improving user experience.

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