留意 liúyì to be mindful
to be mindful; to pay attention to; to take note of
How to remember 留意: 留 remain + 意 idea = to be mindful.
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How it is used
- To pay attention / take note of - 请留意站台广播 (qǐng liúyì zhàntái guǎngbò) please note the platform announcements.
- Common polite instruction to notice or watch for something (openings, changes, signs).
- Very close to 留心/注意; 留意 is a gentle 'keep an eye out', slightly softer than the firm 注意 (zhùyì).
Example sentences
- 你得留意一下。 Nǐ děi liúyì yīxià.You must keep your eyes open.