Signification
To draw people's focus or interest.
Contexte culturel
In social media culture, {引起注意|yǐnqǐ zhùyì} is often linked to {博眼球|bóyǎnqiú} (clout-chasing). While {引起注意|yǐnqǐ zhùyì} is neutral, {博眼球|bóyǎnqiú} is derogatory. In Chinese companies, if a report says something has {引起|yǐnqǐ}{领导|lǐngdǎo}{注意|zhùyì}, it usually means you need to act fast because the bosses are watching. The proverb '{枪打出头鸟|qiāng dǎ chūtóuniǎo}' (the shot hits the bird that pokes its head out) warns against {引起注意|yǐnqǐ zhùyì} in risky situations.
Use with Adjectives
Always try to add {广泛的|guǎngfàn de} (widespread) or {高度的|gāodù de} (high) to sound more like a native speaker in formal writing.
Don't Overuse
In casual talk, just say 'Look!' ({看|kàn}!). {引起注意|yǐnqǐ zhùyì} can sound a bit like a news report if used too often.
Signification
To draw people's focus or interest.
Use with Adjectives
Always try to add {广泛的|guǎngfàn de} (widespread) or {高度的|gāodù de} (high) to sound more like a native speaker in formal writing.
Don't Overuse
In casual talk, just say 'Look!' ({看|kàn}!). {引起注意|yǐnqǐ zhùyì} can sound a bit like a news report if used too often.
Negative Nuance
Remember that 'drawing attention' isn't always good in China. Context is key!
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
{他|tā}{穿|chuān}{红|hóng}{衣服|yīfu}{是|shì}{为了|wèile}_____{大家|dàjiā}{的|de}{注意|zhùyì}。
{引起|yǐnqǐ} is the standard verb used with {注意|zhùyì} to mean 'attract'.
Which sentence is most natural?
Choose the correct usage:
A follows the [Verb] + [Adjective] + [Noun] pattern correctly.
Complete the dialogue.
A: {你|nǐ}{为什么|wèishénme}{在|zài}{墙|qiáng}{上|shàng}{画|huà}{画|huà}？ B: {我|wǒ}{想|xiǎng}______。
In a casual context, 'attracting attention' is the most likely goal.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercices{他|tā}{穿|chuān}{红|hóng}{衣服|yīfu}{是|shì}{为了|wèile}_____{大家|dàjiā}{的|de}{注意|zhùyì}。
{引起|yǐnqǐ} is the standard verb used with {注意|zhùyì} to mean 'attract'.
Choose the correct usage:
A follows the [Verb] + [Adjective] + [Noun] pattern correctly.
A: {你|nǐ}{为什么|wèishénme}{在|zài}{墙|qiáng}{上|shàng}{画|huà}{画|huà}？ B: {我|wǒ}{想|xiǎng}______。
In a casual context, 'attracting attention' is the most likely goal.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsIt is neutral. It depends on *what* is causing the attention. A hero and a criminal both {引起注意|yǐnqǐ zhùyì}.
Yes, this is the most common way to say 'It caught my attention'.
{引起|yǐnqǐ} is 'to cause' (neutral), {吸引|xīyǐn} is 'to attract' (often positive/magnetic).
Expressions liées
{引人注目|yǐnrénzhùmù}
synonymEye-catching; striking.
{吸引|xīyǐn}
similarTo attract.
{引起重视|yǐnqǐ zhòngshì}
specialized formTo cause to take seriously.
{关注|guānzhù}
similarTo follow/pay close attention to.
