Usage and Nuances
The verb 关注 (guānzhù) means "to pay attention to" or "to follow closely." It is commonly used when talking about issues, topics, people, or events that require interest or concern.
Common Contexts
- Media and news: 关注新闻 (follow the news)
- Social issues: 关注环保 (pay attention to environmental protection)
- Personal interest: 关注某人 (follow or care about someone)
Collocations and Patterns
- 关注 + 话题/问题/事件: to focus on a topic/problem/event
- 受到关注: to receive attention
- 引起关注: to attract attention
Register and Tone
This word is neutral and suitable for both formal and informal contexts. It often appears in written and spoken Chinese when discussing awareness or interest.
Common Confusion
Do not confuse 关注 with 注意 (zhùyì), which means "to notice" or "to pay attention" in a more immediate or sensory way. 关注 implies ongoing interest or concern rather than momentary attention.
Usage and Nuances
The verb 关注 (guānzhù) means "to pay attention to" or "to follow closely." It is commonly used when talking about issues, topics, people, or events that require interest or concern.
Common Contexts
- Media and news: 关注新闻 (follow the news)
- Social issues: 关注环保 (pay attention to environmental protection)
- Personal interest: 关注某人 (follow or care about someone)
Collocations and Patterns
- 关注 + 话题/问题/事件: to focus on a topic/problem/event
- 受到关注: to receive attention
- 引起关注: to attract attention
Register and Tone
This word is neutral and suitable for both formal and informal contexts. It often appears in written and spoken Chinese when discussing awareness or interest.
Common Confusion
Do not confuse 关注 with 注意 (zhùyì), which means "to notice" or "to pay attention" in a more immediate or sensory way. 关注 implies ongoing interest or concern rather than momentary attention.
Usage and Nuances
The verb 关注 (guānzhù) means "to pay attention to" or "to follow closely." It is commonly used when talking about issues, topics, people, or events that require interest or concern.
Common Contexts
- Media and news: 关注新闻 (follow the news)
- Social issues: 关注环保 (pay attention to environmental protection)
- Personal interest: 关注某人 (follow or care about someone)
Collocations and Patterns
- 关注 + 话题/问题/事件: to focus on a topic/problem/event
- 受到关注: to receive attention
- 引起关注: to attract attention
Register and Tone
This word is neutral and suitable for both formal and informal contexts. It often appears in written and spoken Chinese when discussing awareness or interest.
Common Confusion
Do not confuse 关注 with 注意 (zhùyì), which means "to notice" or "to pay attention" in a more immediate or sensory way. 关注 implies ongoing interest or concern rather than momentary attention.