专注 zhuānzhù to focus
to focus; to concentrate; to give one's full attention
How to remember 专注: 专 concentrated + 注 pour into = to focus.
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How it is used
- To concentrate fully, be absorbed - 专注于工作 (zhuānzhù yú gōngzuò) focused on one's work; 学习很专注 (xuéxí hěn zhuānzhù) studies with great concentration.
- Describes a state of undivided attention, often as an admired quality; pattern 专注于 + area.
- 专注 is inward, sustained absorption; 注意 (zhùyì) is 'to pay attention / take note', a lighter, momentary act.
Example sentences
- 她专注在她的新工作上。 Tā zhuānzhù zài tā de xīn gōngzuò shàng.She applied her mind to her new job.
- 我爸爸现在非常专注于股市。 Wǒ bàbà xiànzài fēicháng zhuānzhù yú gǔshì.My father is very much involved in the stock market now.
- 汤姆太专注于他的工作，以至于忘了吃饭。 Tāngmǔ tài zhuānzhù yú tā de gōngzuò, yǐzhìyú wàng le chīfàn.Tom got so absorbed in his work that he forgot to eat.