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讲究 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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讲究
jiǎngjiu
to pay particular attention to
HSK 5, vn, 13 strokes, rank #13174, Hard
讲究
jiǎngjiu
exquisite
HSK 5, vn, 13 strokes, rank #13174, Hard
讲究
jiǎngjiu
aesthetic
HSK 5, vn, 13 strokes, rank #13174, Hard
讲究
jiǎngjiu
carefully selected for quality
HSK 5, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #13174, Hard
讲究
jiǎngjiu
tastefully chosen
HSK 5, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #13174, Hard
jiǎngjiu(jiang3jiu5)jiang jiu T3
1to pay particular attention to
2exquisite
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March 24, 2026
讲究(講究)jiǎngjiu(jiang3jiu5)
讲究 (jiǎngjiu) means to pay particular attention to details, quality, or aesthetics in various contexts, such as food, fashion, or behavior. It conveys a sense of refinement and appreciation for things that are well-crafted or thoughtfully considered.
Strokes13Frequency#13174DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, 讲究 is often seen in dining experiences where presentation and ingredient quality are prioritized, reflecting a broader appreciation for aesthetics in everyday life, such as in tea ceremonies or traditional crafts.
Memory tip
Imagine a chef who is very particular about his ingredients. The character 讲 has the radical for 'speech' (讲) and the character 究 suggests 'investigation' or 'study'. Picture the chef carefully studying each ingredient to ensure it meets his high standards.
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Quick Contrast
讲究 (jiǎngjiu) vs 注意 (zhùyì): use 讲究 when emphasizing quality and refinement, while 注意 focuses on paying attention to something without the nuance of appreciation.
Usage Notes
Be mindful that 讲究 can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but it often carries a more refined tone. Common collocations include 讲究品味 (to have exquisite taste) and 讲究卫生 (to pay attention to hygiene). Avoid confusing it with 讲 (to speak), as that shifts the meaning entirely.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 讲究 connects to other words that express quality and attention to detail, such as 精致 (jīngzhì, exquisite) and 注意 (zhùyì, to pay attention). Students should focus on recognizing the nuances in different contexts where 讲究 is applicable.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 讲究 with 讲 (to speak) due to similar pronunciation but different meanings; for example, saying '我讲究他' (wǒ jiǎngjiu tā) incorrectly implies 'I speak him' instead of the intended 'I pay attention to him.' Remember that 讲究 focuses on attention to quality.
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How to say to pay particular attention to in Chinese
“to pay particular attention to” in Chinese is讲究jiǎngjiu
讲究 (jiǎngjiu) means to pay particular attention to details, quality, or aesthetics in various contexts, such as food, fashion, or behavior. It conveys a sense of refinement and appreciation for things that are well-crafted or thoughtfully considered.
When to use 讲究
Be mindful that 讲究 can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but it often carries a more refined tone. Common collocations include 讲究品味 (to have exquisite taste) and 讲究卫生 (to pay attention to hygiene). Avoid confusing it with 讲 (to speak), as that shifts the meaning entirely.
讲究 or something close to it
讲究 (jiǎngjiu) vs 注意 (zhùyì): use 讲究 when emphasizing quality and refinement, while 注意 focuses on paying attention to something without the nuance of appreciation.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 讲究 with 讲 (to speak) due to similar pronunciation but different meanings; for example, saying '我讲究他' (wǒ jiǎngjiu tā) incorrectly implies 'I speak him' instead of the intended 'I pay attention to him.' Remember that 讲究 focuses on attention to quality.
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Grammar patterns of 讲究
讲究 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 5 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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她的孩子们的生日聚会在街坊四邻里是最好、最____的。
Her children had the best, most elaborate birthday parties in the neighborhood.
Example sentences for 讲究 (13)
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她的孩子们的生日聚会在街坊四邻里是最好、最讲究的。
tā de háizi men de shēngrì jùhuì zài jiēfang sì lín lǐ shì zuìhǎo、 zuì jiǎngjiu de。
Her children had the best, most elaborate birthday parties in the neighborhood.
