注重
How to Understand
注重 means 'to pay attention to' or 'to emphasize.' It conveys the idea of giving importance or focus to something, often implying deliberate effort or intention.
The character 注 (zhù) originally meant 'to note' or 'to record,' while 重 (zhòng) means 'heavy' or 'important.' Together, they form a concept of valuing or emphasizing something significantly, suggesting that the subject is being given weight or priority.
注重 is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, such as in education, business, or daily conversations. It often appears in phrases like 注重质量 (zhù zhòng zhì liàng), meaning 'to focus on quality,' or 注重安全 (zhù zhòng ān quán), meaning 'to emphasize safety.' Understanding this term helps learners grasp how Chinese speakers express priorities and values in various situations.