睬 cǎi to notice
to notice; to pay attention to
How to remember 睬: 目 eye + 采 pick = to notice. Mom keeps an eye on the kids, but they pick apples so happily they fail to notice her calls.
Component breakdown
睬 = 目 eye + 采 pick
- 目 eye
- 采 pick
Mom keeps an eye on the kids, but they pick apples so happily they fail to notice her calls.
How it is used
- To pay attention to / take notice of - almost always negated: 不睬 (bù cǎi) to ignore, 理睬 (lǐcǎi) to acknowledge/heed - 没人理睬他 (méi rén lǐcǎi tā) nobody paid him any attention, 不理不睬 (bùlǐ-bùcǎi) to give the cold shoulder.