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Chinese symbol for “attention”

注意力
zhù yì lì
attention

The closest CC-CEDICT match for attention is 注意力 (zhù yì lì), defined as: attention.

Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.

Characters and stroke order

注 zhù
to concentrate, to focus
radical 85 ⽔ · 8 strokes
意 yì
thought, idea, opinion; desire, wish; meaning, intention
radical 61 ⼼ · 13 strokes
力 lì
strength, power; capability, influence
radical 19 ⼒ · 2 strokes

Other Chinese words for “attention”

WordPinyinMeaning
注目zhù mùattention; to stare at
目光mù guānggaze; (fig.) attention; expression in one's eyes; look
关注 (關注)guān zhùto pay attention to; to follow sth closely; to follow (on social media); concern; interest; attention
眼球yǎn qiúeyeball; (fig.) attention
心神xīn shénmind; state of mind

Related words

Other words that share a character with 注意力.

WordPinyinMeaning
注意zhù yìto take note of; to pay attention to
关注 (關注)guān zhùto pay attention to; to follow sth closely; to follow (on social media); concern; interest; attention
注册 (註冊)zhù cèto register; to enroll
注重zhù zhòngto pay attention to; to emphasize
专注 (專注)zhuān zhùto focus; to concentrate; to give one's full attention
注入zhù rùto pour into; to empty into
意见 (意見)yì jiànidea; opinion
意思yì siidea; opinion
能力néng lìcapability; ability

See also: Japanese symbol for “attention”.

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