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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
珍视zhēnshìto place great importance onHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #20335, Very Hard
珍视zhēnshìto treasureHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #20335, Very Hard
zhēnshì(zhen1shi4)zhen shi T1
  1. 1to place great importance on
  2. 2to treasure
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March 24, 2026

珍视(珍視)zhēnshì(zhen1shi4)

珍视 (zhen1 shi4) means to place great importance on or to treasure something highly. It is often used in contexts where one values relationships, memories, or principles, indicating a deep appreciation and respect for them.

Strokes17Frequency#20335DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of valuing relationships and familial ties is prominent, making 珍视 a relevant term when discussing family bonds or friendships, which are often viewed as treasures.

Memory tip

Imagine a treasure chest (珍) filled with precious jewels (视) that you guard closely. The chest represents the importance you place on what’s inside, helping you remember that 珍视 means to treasure or value something dearly.

Meanings of 珍视

zhēnshì(zhen1shi4)
1to place great importance on
2to treasure
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About 珍视

珍视Simplified
珍視Traditional
17Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

珍惜 (zhēnxī) vs 珍视 (zhēnshì): use 珍视 when emphasizing the importance of something in a broader sense, while 珍惜 focuses more on cherishing and valuing something in the moment.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 珍视 with similar words like 重视 (zhong4 shi4), which means to emphasize rather than treasure. It's generally used in both formal and informal contexts but is more profound in emotional discussions, particularly regarding relationships and values.

HSK Study Tips

Although 珍视 is not a part of the HSK vocabulary list, it is a useful word for learners at HSK 4 and above, as it connects with themes of appreciation and value found in other words. Focus on using it in sentences related to personal importance or emotional significance.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 珍视 with similar terms. For instance, saying '我重视我的家人' (Wǒ zhòngshì wǒ de jiārén) is incorrect if the intention is to express deep emotional value; '我珍视我的家人' (Wǒ zhēnshì wǒ de jiārén) is correct.

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Component characters

珍zhēnprecious thing
9 strokes王
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视shìto look at
HSK 18 strokes见
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How to say to place great importance on in Chinese

“to place great importance on” in Chinese is珍视zhēnshì

珍视 (zhen1 shi4) means to place great importance on or to treasure something highly. It is often used in contexts where one values relationships, memories, or principles, indicating a deep appreciation and respect for them.

When to use 珍视

Common mistakes include confusing 珍视 with similar words like 重视 (zhong4 shi4), which means to emphasize rather than treasure. It's generally used in both formal and informal contexts but is more profound in emotional discussions, particularly regarding relationships and values.

珍视 or something close to it

珍惜 (zhēnxī) vs 珍视 (zhēnshì): use 珍视 when emphasizing the importance of something in a broader sense, while 珍惜 focuses more on cherishing and valuing something in the moment.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 珍视 with similar terms. For instance, saying '我重视我的家人' (Wǒ zhòngshì wǒ de jiārén) is incorrect if the intention is to express deep emotional value; '我珍视我的家人' (Wǒ zhēnshì wǒ de jiārén) is correct.

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You might say, '我珍视我的朋友' (Wǒ zhēnshì wǒ de péngyǒu) meaning 'I treasure my friends.'

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