注视 in 30 Seconds
- 注视 (zhùshì) means to gaze or watch closely with high concentration.
- It is more formal and intense than the basic verb '看' (to look).
- Commonly used in romantic, professional, or dramatic contexts to show focus.
- Often paired with '着' to emphasize a continuous, unwavering gaze.
The Chinese verb 注视 (zhùshì) is a sophisticated and emotive term that translates to 'to gaze at,' 'to watch closely,' or 'to fix one's eyes upon.' Unlike the generic verb '看' (kàn - to look/see), zhùshì implies a high degree of concentration, duration, and often emotional weight. It is composed of two characters: 注 (zhù), which means to pour, to concentrate, or to focus (as in 注入 - to inject), and 视 (shì), which means to look or inspect. Together, they create the image of 'pouring' one's entire visual and mental attention onto a single object or person. This word is a staple in Chinese literature, formal reporting, and dramatic storytelling because it captures a moment of stillness where the observer is fully engaged with the observed.
- Emotional Depth
- In romantic contexts, zhùshì describes the way lovers look at each other—unwavering and full of meaning. It isn't just seeing; it's a soul-to-soul connection through the eyes.
- Professional Vigilance
- In news or military contexts, it refers to 'closely monitoring' a situation. For example, '密切注视局势发展' (closely watching the development of the situation) implies a strategic and careful observation.
母亲静静地注视着熟睡中的孩子，眼中充满了温柔。
(The mother silently gazed at the sleeping child, her eyes filled with tenderness.)
You will encounter this word frequently in novels to describe a character's internal state. When a character zhùshì something, it suggests they are thinking deeply or are mesmerized. It is also used in sports commentary when an athlete is focused on the goal, or in science when a researcher is watching a reaction. The key is the 'fixedness' of the gaze. If your eyes are moving around, you are not zhùshì-ing; you are sǎoshì (scanning). To zhùshì is to be anchored by sight.
全场观众都屏息注视着那颗即将入网的球。
(The entire audience held their breath and watched the ball that was about to enter the net.)
- Formal Register
- This word is rarely used in very casual spoken slang. You wouldn't usually say '注视我' to a friend while showing them a meme; you'd say '看这个'. Save zhùshì for moments of significance.
In summary, 注视 bridges the gap between the physical act of seeing and the mental act of focusing. It is a 'heavy' verb that carries the weight of the observer's intent. Whether it's a scientist watching a cell under a microscope or a bystander watching a sunset, zhùshì implies that the world outside the object of focus has temporarily ceased to exist.
Grammatically, 注视 (zhùshì) functions as a transitive verb, meaning it usually takes a direct object. However, because it describes a continuous action, it is almost always accompanied by the aspect particle 着 (zhe). The standard pattern is: Subject + (Adverb) + 注视 + 着 + Object. This structure emphasizes the ongoing nature of the gaze.
- Pattern 1: Emotional Adverbs
- Adding adverbs like '深情地' (affectionately), '默默地' (silently), or '忧郁地' (melancholy) before zhùshì is very common in narrative writing. Example: '他深情地注视着她的双眼。' (He gazed affectionately into her eyes.)
战士们挺胸抬头，注视着缓缓升起的国旗。
(The soldiers stood tall and watched the slowly rising national flag.)
- Pattern 2: Duration Complements
- To describe how long someone gazed, use the complement of duration. '他注视了这张照片很久。' (He gazed at this photo for a long time.) Note that '着' is often dropped when a specific duration like '很久' or '十分钟' is added.
Another important usage is the phrase '受到...的注视' (to be watched by...). This is a passive construction used when someone is the center of attention. For example, '他的一举一动都受到了媒体的注视。' (His every move was watched by the media.) This highlights the social pressure or importance of the person being watched.
在辩论中，他冷静地注视着对手，等待反击的机会。
(During the debate, he calmly watched his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to counterattack.)
Furthermore, zhùshì can be modified by degree adverbs like '密切' (closely) or '始终' (consistently). In a sentence like '警方正密切注视着犯罪嫌疑人的行踪' (The police are closely watching the suspect's movements), it implies a high-stakes, professional observation that goes beyond mere looking.
While 注视 (zhùshì) might feel literary, it is omnipresent in specific real-world domains. Understanding these contexts will help you use it naturally rather than sounding like a textbook.
- 1. News and Media
- You will hear news anchors say, '全世界都在注视着这一历史时刻' (The whole world is watching this historical moment). Here, it signifies global attention and the historical significance of an event.
国际社会正密切注视着该地区的和平进程。
(The international community is closely watching the peace process in the region.)
- 2. Literature and Film
- In scripts or novels, zhùshì is the go-to word for dramatic tension. When two characters have a standoff, or when a hero looks at their hometown one last time, zhùshì provides the necessary gravitas. It conveys that the character is not just looking, but feeling.
In educational settings, a teacher might tell students, '请注视黑板' (Please watch the blackboard). This is more formal than '看黑板' and implies that the students should pay close attention to what is being written, as it is crucial information.
医生紧紧地注视着心电图的变化。
(The doctor closely watched the changes in the electrocardiogram.)
In sports, commentators use zhùshì to describe a player's focus before a critical shot. '他注视着篮筐，调整呼吸' (He gazed at the hoop, adjusting his breathing). This highlights the psychological preparation and the 'zone' the athlete is in. Essentially, anywhere that 'looking' becomes an 'act of concentration,' zhùshì is the appropriate choice.
Because 注视 (zhùshì) is often translated as 'to look at,' learners frequently over-apply it in situations where it sounds too formal or intense. Here are the most common pitfalls:
- Mistake 1: Using it for casual looking
- If you say '注视我的新鞋' (Gaze at my new shoes) to a friend, it sounds like you are asking them to perform a solemn ritual or study them for a scientific report. For casual things, use '看' or '瞧'.
Incorrect: 我在街上注视到了一个老朋友。
(Correct: 我在街上‘看到’了一个老朋友。 You don't 'gaze' at someone you just happened to spot.)
- Mistake 2: Confusing it with '盯着' (dīngzhe)
- While both involve looking for a long time, '盯着' can be rude or aggressive (staring). '注视' is neutral to positive, implying respect or serious focus. If someone is staring at you in a creepy way on the subway, you'd say '他盯着我看,' not '他注视着我'.
Another error is forgetting the aspect particle 着 (zhe). Since zhùshì is an action that takes place over time, saying '他注视我' sounds incomplete in many contexts. '他注视着我' is much more natural as it captures the duration of the gaze.
Mistake: 他注视了一秒钟。
(Correct: 他‘瞥’了一秒钟。 '注视' implies a longer duration than just one second.)
Finally, avoid using zhùshì for entertainment. You '看电影' (watch a movie) or '看比赛' (watch a game). You only '注视' a specific detail within that movie or game if it requires intense, unwavering focus (like a detective watching a suspect's hand in a film).
Chinese has a rich vocabulary for 'looking.' Understanding the subtle differences between 注视 and its synonyms is key to reaching a B2/C1 level of fluency.
- 凝视 (níngshì)
- Difference: Even more intense than zhùshì. Níng means 'to congeal' or 'to freeze.' Níngshì is a fixed, motionless stare, often suggesting the person is lost in thought or mesmerized. You '注视' a moving target, but you '凝视' the moon or a statue.
- 盯着 (dīngzhe)
- Difference: More colloquial and can be negative. It means 'to stare' or 'to keep an eye on.' It often implies a sense of pressure. A cat '盯着' a bird. A boss '盯着' an employee's work.
他注视着地图上的每一个细节。
(He closely watched every detail on the map - Systematic focus.)
- 端详 (duānxiáng)
- Difference: To look at someone/something carefully to appraise or recognize them. You '端详' a stranger's face to see if you know them. Zhùshì is just the act of looking; duānxiáng is looking with the intent to analyze details.
For broader observation, use 观察 (guānchá). This is 'to observe' in a scientific or analytical way. You '观察' an experiment. Zhùshì is more about the visual fix, while guānchá involves the mental processing of what you see over a longer period.
Finally, 瞻仰 (zhānyǎng) is a highly specialized synonym meaning 'to look at with reverence.' You only use this for monuments, great leaders, or religious icons. You wouldn't zhānyǎng a TV screen, but you would zhānyǎng the remains of a historical figure.
How Formal Is It?
Fun Fact
The character '注' is also used in '注射' (injection). Just as a needle injects liquid into the body, '注视' 'injects' your sight into the object of your attention.
Pronunciation Guide
- Pronouncing 'zhu' like 'zu' (dental instead of retroflex).
- Pronouncing 'shi' like 'si' (dental instead of retroflex).
- Mixing up the 4th tone with the 1st or 2nd tone.
- Not curling the tongue enough for the 'zh' and 'sh' sounds.
- Failing to give the second syllable 'shi' its full falling tone.
Difficulty Rating
Common in literature and news, easy to recognize once you know '注' and '视'.
Requires knowledge of when to use it over '看' or '盯着'.
Sounds very natural in serious contexts but can sound stiff in casual talk.
Clear pronunciation, usually easy to pick out in formal speech.
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
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Grammar to Know
Aspect particle '着' for continuous actions.
他注视着我。
Adverbial '地' for describing the manner of the gaze.
他专注地注视着。
Resultative complements for the outcome of looking.
他注视清楚了。
Passive '受到' construction.
受到媒体注视。
Duration complements.
注视了很久。
Examples by Level
请注视黑板。
Please watch the blackboard.
A simple imperative sentence using the verb for focus.
他注视着我。
He is watching me.
Uses '着' to show the action is happening now.
我们要注视路标。
We need to watch the road signs.
Used to mean 'pay attention to' in a basic context.
小猫注视着球。
The kitten is watching the ball.
Subject-Verb-Object structure.
注视前方。
Look straight ahead.
Common instruction for safety or exercise.
他在注视那张画。
He is gazing at that painting.
Used to describe looking at art.
大家都在注视他。
Everyone is watching him.
Shows someone is the center of attention.
不要一直注视太阳。
Don't keep gazing at the sun.
Negative imperative.
他注视着窗外的雨。
He gazed at the rain outside the window.
Describes a mood using a focused gaze.
妈妈注视着睡觉的孩子。
The mother gazed at the sleeping child.
Expresses affection through the verb.
运动员注视着终点。
The athlete watched the finish line.
Indicates goal-oriented focus.
他默默地注视着大家。
He silently watched everyone.
Adverb '默默地' adds character to the action.
请密切注视这个数字。
Please watch this number closely.
'密切' is a common collocation for 'closely'.
他注视了这张照片很久。
He gazed at this photo for a long time.
Complement of duration '很久' used after the verb.
全班同学都注视着老师。
The whole class was watching the teacher.
Indicates collective attention.
他转过头，注视着我。
He turned his head and gazed at me.
Sequence of actions.
警方正注视着大楼的出口。
The police are watching the building's exit.
Used in a professional surveillance context.
他深情地注视着他的妻子。
He gazed affectionately at his wife.
'深情地' is a high-level adverb for romance.
全世界都在注视着这次航天发射。
The whole world is watching this space launch.
Metaphorical use for global attention.
他注视着镜子里的自己。
He gazed at himself in the mirror.
Reflexive use indicating self-reflection.
科学家注视着实验的变化。
The scientist watched the changes in the experiment.
Indicates professional observation.
他注视着远方，陷入了沉思。
He gazed into the distance and fell into deep thought.
Common literary trope for thinking.
老板注视着员工的工作表现。
The boss watched the employee's performance.
Implies evaluation or supervision.
她注视着那封信，迟迟没有打开。
She gazed at the letter, hesitating to open it.
Shows hesitation and focus.
他的一举一动都受到了媒体的注视。
His every move was watched by the media.
Passive construction '受到...的注视'.
我们必须密切注视市场的波动。
We must closely watch market fluctuations.
Used for monitoring abstract data.
他用严厉的目光注视着那个迟到的学生。
He watched the late student with a stern gaze.
Describes the quality of the gaze (目光).
她屏息注视着手术室门上的灯。
She held her breath and watched the light above the operating room door.
Describes physical state (屏息) during the gaze.
注视着这张旧地图，他想起了往事。
Gazing at this old map, he remembered the past.
Participial-like phrase at the start of a sentence.
他在黑暗中注视着那个黑影。
He watched that dark shadow in the darkness.
Context of suspense or tension.
政府正注视着通货膨胀的趋势。
The government is watching the trend of inflation.
Formal administrative monitoring.
他注视着对手，试图寻找破绽。
He watched his opponent, trying to find a weakness.
Strategic focus.
他以一种审视的目光注视着这个新来的年轻人。
He watched the newcomer with a scrutinizing gaze.
'审视' (scrutinizing) adds a specific layer to '注视'.
在众人的注视下，他缓缓走上了讲台。
Under the gaze of the crowd, he slowly walked onto the podium.
Noun-like use of '注视' in a prepositional phrase.
他注视着时代的洪流，感到自己如此渺小。
He watched the torrent of the times and felt himself so small.
Highly metaphorical/philosophical usage.
她始终注视着事态的发展，从不轻易发表意见。
She always watched the development of events and never gave opinions easily.
Describes a personality trait of being observant.
那双忧郁的眼睛一直注视着窗外的荒原。
Those melancholy eyes kept gazing at the wasteland outside the window.
Personification or focus on the eyes as the subject.
他仿佛在注视着某种不可见的力量。
He seemed to be gazing at some invisible force.
Abstract/supernatural context.
历史将注视着我们今天所做出的每一个选择。
History will watch every choice we make today.
Personification of 'history' as the observer.
他注视着屏幕上跳动的代码，寻找着那个致命的错误。
He watched the jumping code on the screen, looking for that fatal error.
Modern technical context with high intensity.
这种全方位的注视构成了现代社会的一种隐形监控。
This all-encompassing gaze constitutes a form of invisible surveillance in modern society.
Academic/sociological usage.
他在文字中注视着灵魂的深处。
In his writing, he gazes into the depths of the soul.
Highly poetic/abstract usage.
这种目光的注视，本身就是一种权力的体现。
The gaze of this look is itself a manifestation of power.
Philosophical analysis of the act of looking.
他注视着文明的废墟，陷入了长久的沉默。
He watched the ruins of civilization and fell into a long silence.
Epic/literary tone.
这种注视超越了语言，成为了一种纯粹的交流。
This gaze transcended language and became a pure form of communication.
Abstracting the verb into a concept.
他在虚无中注视着存在的意义。
In the void, he gazes at the meaning of existence.
Existentialist usage.
公众的注视往往是一把双刃剑。
The public's gaze is often a double-edged sword.
Idiomatic/metaphorical usage.
他注视着那片星空，仿佛在与宇宙对话。
He gazed at that starry sky as if having a dialogue with the universe.
Transcendental context.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
— To be under the gaze of many people; in the public eye.
他在众目注视下完成了演讲。
— A visual salute; looking at something/someone as a sign of respect.
行注视礼。
— To attract attention; to be eye-catching.
她的奇装异服引人注视。
— Worthy of attention or monitoring.
这个趋势值得注视。
— To keep a very close eye on something.
我们正密切注视着事态。
— The point of focus; where the eyes are fixed.
改变你的注视点。
— The feeling of being watched.
他有一种被注视感。
— The duration of the gaze (often used in psychology).
记录婴儿的注视时长。
— The direction in which one is looking.
观察他的注视方向。
— A common classroom command to focus on the board.
请同学们注视黑板。
Often Confused With
Attention in general (mental), whereas 注视 is specifically visual focus.
To value or attach importance to; it's an attitude, not a physical act of looking.
To stare; often more informal and sometimes implies rudeness or obsession.
Idioms & Expressions
— All eyes watching (often in a context of being caught or scrutinized).
他在众目睽睽之下偷了东西。
Formal— To gaze with fixed eyes; not even blinking.
他目不转睛地看着电脑屏幕。
Neutral— To concentrate one's spirit and god; total focus (includes looking).
学生们聚精会神地听课。
Neutral— To be completely absorbed in something.
他全神贯注地注视着实验过程。
Formal— To look askance (with fear or indignation).
路人对他侧目而视。
Literary— To wipe one's eyes and wait; to wait and see expectantly.
我们对他的表现拭目以待。
Formal— To glare like a tiger; to watch with covetous eyes.
竞争对手对他虎视眈眈。
Literary— To look until one's eyes are worn out; to long for someone's return.
母亲望眼欲穿地注视着路口。
Literary— To look left and right; to be distracted (opposite of 注视).
他上课总是左顾右盼。
Neutral— To look but not see; to ignore (opposite of 注视).
他对我视而不见。
NeutralEasily Confused
Both mean to gaze.
凝视 is more static and intense, like being in a trance. 注视 is more active and purposeful.
他注视着地图 (active study) vs 他凝视着星空 (dreamy gaze).
Both imply looking for a long time.
盯着 can be rude or predatory. 注视 is more respectful or neutral.
别盯着陌生人看 (rude) vs 医生注视着病人 (professional).
Both involve careful looking.
端详 implies looking to recognize or evaluate details. 注视 is just the act of focused looking.
我端详了半天，才认出他来。
Both mean to watch closely.
观察 is scientific/analytical over time. 注视 is the immediate physical act of fixing the gaze.
观察植物生长 (long term) vs 注视着那朵花 (this moment).
Both are verbs of looking.
瞥 is a quick glance (short). 注视 is a long gaze.
他瞥了一眼手表。
Sentence Patterns
请注视 + Object。
请注视黑板。
Subject + 注视着 + Object。
他注视着小猫。
Subject + (Adverb) + 注视着 + Object。
他深情地注视着她。
Subject + 密切注视着 + Abstract Object。
我们密切注视着市场变化。
在...的注视下，Subject...。
在众人的注视下，他走上了讲台。
Subject + 始终 + 注视着 + Metaphorical Object。
历史始终注视着正义。
Subject + 注视了 + Duration + Object。
他注视了很久那幅画。
Subject + 受到 + ... 的注视。
他受到了媒体的注视。
Word Family
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
Related
How to Use It
Common in written Chinese (literature, news), medium frequency in daily speech.
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我注视了电视。
→
我看了电视。
You 'watch' (看) TV for entertainment. '注视' is too intense for casual viewing.
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他在大街上注视到了我。
→
他在大街上看到了我。
You 'spotted' (看到) someone. '注视' implies you were already looking at them intently.
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他注视着了一分钟。
→
他注视了一分钟。
Don't use '着' and a specific duration like '一分钟' together. Choose one.
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他盯着我注视。
→
他注视着我。 / 他盯着我看。
'盯着' and '注视' are different verbs. Don't combine them like this.
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请注视我的话。
→
请注意我的话。
You 'pay attention' (注意) to words, but you 'gaze' (注视) at physical objects.
Tips
Context Matters
Always check if the situation is serious. If it's just looking at a menu, use '看'. If it's looking at a masterpiece, use '注视'.
The 'Zhe' Rule
When '注视' is the main action of the sentence, add '着' to make it flow better. '他注视着我'.
Professionalism
In business or journalism, '密切注视' is a high-frequency phrase that makes you sound very fluent.
Romantic Writing
Use '深情地注视' to describe characters in love. It's much more evocative than just '看'.
Don't be rude
If you want to say someone is staring in a creepy way, don't use '注视'. Use '盯着'.
Retroflex Check
Make sure your tongue is curled for both 'zh' and 'sh'. This is a common mistake for learners.
Passive Voice
Practice using '受到...的注视' to describe being the center of attention.
Abstract Gaze
Don't be afraid to use '注视' for abstract things like 'the development of technology'.
Focus of Eyes
Remember that '注视' is about the eyes. If you are paying attention with your ears, use '倾听'.
Time Factor
If the action lasts less than a second, use '瞥' (glance). If it's long, use '注视'.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'Zhu' as 'Zoom' and 'Shi' as 'See'. You are 'Zooming' in to 'See' something clearly. Zoom-See = 注视.
Visual Association
Imagine a spotlight (the 'pouring' light) hitting a single performer on a dark stage. That spotlight is the 'Zhu' (pouring) and the audience's eyes are the 'Shi' (seeing).
Word Web
Challenge
Try to '注视' a single object in your room for 30 seconds without blinking. Now, describe that act using the word '注视' in a Chinese sentence.
Word Origin
The word '注视' is a compound of two ancient characters. '注' (zhù) originally depicted water pouring into a vessel, later evolving to mean focusing one's mind or energy. '视' (shì) is the standard character for vision or inspection.
Original meaning: To pour one's sight onto something.
Sino-Tibetan (Sinitic).Cultural Context
Be careful not to use '注视' when you mean 'staring' in a creepy or rude way; '盯着' is better for negative staring.
In English, 'gaze' can sometimes imply a dreamy or romantic state, whereas 'watch closely' is more clinical. '注视' covers both, depending on the adverb used.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Romantic Scene
- 深情地注视
- 注视着对方的眼睛
- 久久地注视
- 温柔的注视
News/Politics
- 密切注视
- 全球注视
- 注视局势
- 引起注视
Classroom
- 注视黑板
- 注视老师
- 注视课本
- 集中注视
Sports
- 注视球门
- 注视对手
- 注视终点
- 全神贯注地注视
Nature/Art
- 注视日落
- 注视画作
- 注视星空
- 静静地注视
Conversation Starters
"你最近在密切注视哪方面的新闻？ (What news are you closely watching lately?)"
"当你注视星空时，你会想到什么？ (What do you think about when you gaze at the starry sky?)"
"你喜欢被人注视的感觉吗？ (Do you like the feeling of being watched?)"
"为什么那个孩子一直注视着你？ (Why is that child gazing at you?)"
"在博物馆里，哪幅画让你注视最久？ (In the museum, which painting did you gaze at the longest?)"
Journal Prompts
写一次你默默注视某人或某物的经历，当时你心里在想什么？ (Write about a time you silently watched someone or something; what were you thinking?)
讨论一下现代社会中，我们的一举一动如何受到摄像头的注视。 (Discuss how our every move is watched by cameras in modern society.)
描述一个你注视着窗外风景并感到平静的时刻。 (Describe a moment when you gazed at the scenery outside and felt peaceful.)
如果你可以注视未来，你最想看到什么？ (If you could gaze into the future, what would you most want to see?)
分析'注视'和'盯着'在社交场合中的不同含义。 (Analyze the different meanings of 'gazing' and 'staring' in social situations.)
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsGenerally, no. We use '看电影'. You would only use '注视' if you are looking at a specific, tiny detail on the screen with extreme focus, perhaps for analysis.
No, '注视' is usually neutral or formal. '盯着' (dīngzhe) is the word used for staring rudely.
'注视' is focused watching, like a scientist. '凝视' is a fixed, often emotional stare, like someone lost in thought.
Yes, it can function as a noun meaning 'gaze' or 'attention,' as in '受到众人的注视' (under the gaze of the crowd).
No, you can '注视' objects, animals, or even abstract concepts like 'the future' or 'the situation'.
The standard phrase is '密切注视' (mìqiè zhùshì).
Usually yes, because gazing is a continuous action. However, it can be omitted if there is a duration complement like '很久'.
You can, but it sounds like you are studying the phone very seriously. '看手机' is more common for casual use.
It is less common than '看' but very common in formal speeches, stories, and news.
Both characters are 4th tone (falling): zhùshì.
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Translate: 'Please watch the blackboard.'
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Translate: 'He is watching the rain.'
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Translate: 'The police are watching the house.'
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Translate: 'He was watched by everyone.'
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Translate: 'History will watch our choices.'
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Translate: 'Look ahead.'
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Translate: 'The kitten is watching the ball.'
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Translate: 'He gazed into the distance.'
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Translate: 'Closely watch the market trend.'
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Translate: 'He gazed into the depths of the soul.'
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Write 'zhùshì' in characters.
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Translate: 'Don't watch the sun.'
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Translate: 'He gazed at her affectionately.'
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Translate: 'The world is watching this moment.'
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Translate: 'Under the gaze of the audience, he spoke.'
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Translate: 'He watched me for a long time.'
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Translate: 'Silent gaze.'
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Translate: 'Watch the opponent.'
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Translate: 'Philosophical gaze.'
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Translate: 'The doctor watched the patient.'
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Describe a romantic gaze using '注视'.
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Talk about the media watching a star.
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Pronounce 'zhùshì'.
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Say 'Look at the photo' formally.
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Say 'Watch closely' like a scientist.
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Say 'Don't stare at the sun'.
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Say 'I watched for a long time'.
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Say 'Watch the market'.
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Say 'Watch the future'.
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Say 'Silent gaze'.
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Say 'Watch the soul'.
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Audio: '请注视黑板。' What should you look at?
Audio: '他注视着窗外。' Where is he looking?
Audio: '他深情地注视着她。' What is the relationship?
Audio: '警方正密切注视着。' Who is '注视'-ing?
Audio: '众目注视之下。' How many people are looking?
Audio: '注视前方。' Which way to look?
Audio: '猫在注视球。' What is the cat looking at?
Audio: '他注视了很久。' Was it fast?
Audio: '注视市场波动。' What is being watched?
Audio: '历史的注视。' Is this a person?
Audio: '不要注视太阳。' What is the warning?
Audio: '默默地注视。' Is it loud?
Audio: '屏息注视。' What is the person doing with their breath?
Audio: '注视灵魂深处。' Is this physical?
Audio: '他注视着地图。' What is he looking at?
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Summary
The word '注视' is your go-to verb for 'concentrated looking.' Use it when the act of seeing involves deep thought, strong emotion, or professional monitoring. Example: '他注视着远方' (He gazed into the distance).
- 注视 (zhùshì) means to gaze or watch closely with high concentration.
- It is more formal and intense than the basic verb '看' (to look).
- Commonly used in romantic, professional, or dramatic contexts to show focus.
- Often paired with '着' to emphasize a continuous, unwavering gaze.
Context Matters
Always check if the situation is serious. If it's just looking at a menu, use '看'. If it's looking at a masterpiece, use '注视'.
The 'Zhe' Rule
When '注视' is the main action of the sentence, add '着' to make it flow better. '他注视着我'.
Professionalism
In business or journalism, '密切注视' is a high-frequency phrase that makes you sound very fluent.
Romantic Writing
Use '深情地注视' to describe characters in love. It's much more evocative than just '看'.
Example
他注视着远方，若有所思。
