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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'to pay attention to' with 关注 (guānzhù)

    Actions & Events
    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Subject + 关注 + (着) + Object

    Explanation

    The verb 关注 (guānzhù) means "to pay attention to," "to follow," or "to be concerned about." It often takes the progressive aspect marker 着 to indicate ongoing attention, as in 关注着 (keeping an eye on). It is used for both casual following and serious concern.

    Examples

    • 最近大家都在关注这个新闻。

      zuìjìn dàjiā dōu zài guānzhù zhè ge xīnwén.

      Recently everyone has been paying attention to this news.

    • 父母一直关注着孩子的成长。

      fùmǔ yìzhí guānzhù zhe háizi de chéngzhǎng.

      Parents always pay attention to their children's growth.

    • 你应该多关注自己的身体健康。

      nǐ yīnggāi duō guānzhù zìjǐ de shēntǐ jiànkāng.

      You should pay more attention to your own physical health.

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