注意 (zhùyì) — to pay attention

注意 (zhùyì)

注意 means to pay attention or be careful. It is widely used in instructions, warnings, and advice, both as a command and as a statement about directing one's focus.

Meanings

1. [verb] To pay attention to; to watch out for; to be careful about.
2. [noun] Attention; notice.

Example Sentences

注意安全！ Zhùyì ānquán! Be careful! / Watch out for safety!

请注意听老师说话。 Qǐng zhùyì tīng lǎoshī shuōhuà. Please pay attention and listen to the teacher.

他没有注意到那个错误。 Tā méiyǒu zhùyì dào nàgè cuòwù. He didn't notice that mistake.

学习汉字时，要注意笔顺。 Xuéxí Hànzì shí, yào zhùyì bǐshùn. When learning Chinese characters, pay attention to stroke order.

Collocations

Memory Hook

注 means "to pour / focus" (water radical). 意 means "meaning / intention." Pour your entire intention into something — that is what it means to pay attention.