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    Expressing "emphasize" or "pay attention to" with 注重 (zhùzhòng)

    Emphasis
    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Subject + 注重 + Object

    Explanation

    注重 (zhùzhòng) is a verb meaning "to emphasize" or "to pay attention to." It indicates placing special importance on something, often a quality, value, or area of focus. For instance, a designer might 注重 cultural history and environmental factors in their work.

    Examples

    • 我们公司一直很注重员工的身心健康。

      Wǒmen gōngsī yìzhí hěn zhùzhòng yuángōng de shēnxīn jiànkāng.

      Our company has always placed great emphasis on employees' physical and mental health.

    • 她做菜特别注重食材的新鲜程度。

      Tā zuò cài tèbié zhùzhòng shícái de xīnxiān chéngdù.

      She pays special attention to the freshness of ingredients when cooking.

    • 这所学校非常注重培养学生的动手能力。

      Zhè suǒ xuéxiào fēicháng zhùzhòng péiyǎng xuéshēng de dòngshǒu nénglì.

      This school places great emphasis on cultivating students' hands-on abilities.

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