Writing
注意 (zhùyì) — how to say "to pay attention" in Chinese
注意
To pay attention
verb
Character composition
注
to concentrate
意
attention
Radicals / Keys
心
Heart
#61 · xīn · 4 strokes
水
Water
#85 · shuǐ · 4 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
注意安全
zhùyì ānquán
pay attention to safety
注意身体
zhùyì shēntǐ
take care of health
Examples
出门的时候注意安全，路上别看手机。
When going out, pay attention to safety, don't look at your phone while walking.
注意安全。
Pay attention to safety.
Mnemonic
[zhùyì-] Julie the Jellyfish is throwing an ocean party where all sea creatures are invited to pay attention 注意 🐙. As they gather, Julie concentrates on organizing the event, ensuring everyone has a fin-tastic time, while remembering the importance of focusing on details.
Frequently asked questions
How to say pay attention in Chinese?
"to pay attention" in Chinese is 注意 (zhùyì).
注意 meaning in English
注意 (zhùyì) means "To pay attention".
How is 注意 pronounced?
It is pronounced zhùyì (written as zhuyi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to pay attention" in Chinese characters?
It is written 注意: 注 has 8 strokes, 意 has 13 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 注意?
注意 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.
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