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    Expressing 'to pay attention' with 注意 (zhùyì)

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    Structure

    注意 + 到 + Object/Clause

    Explanation

    注意 (zhùyì) is a verb meaning "to pay attention to" or "to notice," used when someone directs their awareness toward something. It can take a noun object or be followed by 到 to indicate becoming aware of something.

    Examples

    • 过马路的时候一定要注意安全。

      Guò mǎlù de shíhòu yīdìng yào zhùyì ānquán.

      You must pay attention to safety when crossing the street.

    • 我注意到他今天的表情有点不对劲。

      Wǒ zhùyì dào tā jīntiān de biǎoqíng yǒudiǎn bú duìjìn.

      I noticed that his expression today seemed a bit off.

    • 上课时请注意听老师讲话。

      Shàngkè shí qǐng zhùyì tīng lǎoshī jiǎnghuà.

      Please pay attention and listen to the teacher during class.

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