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The word "注意" is formed by combining the character "注", which conveys meanings like to pour or to concentrate, with "意", which means thought, idea, or intention; together they create a compound where "注" directs action toward the mind implied by "意", resulting in the meaning "to pay attention".

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过马路要注意安全。

Guò mǎlù yào zhùyì ānquán.

When crossing the road, pay attention to safety.

学习时要注意力集中。

Xuéxí shí yào zhùyìlì jízhōng.

When studying, you need to concentrate your attention.

医生提醒病人注意休息。

Yīshēng tíxǐng bìngrén zhùyì xiūxi.

The doctor reminded the patient to pay attention to rest.

在公共场合要注意自己的言行举止。

Zài gōnggòng chǎnghé yào zhùyì zìjǐ de yánxíng jǔzhǐ.

In public places, pay attention to your behavior and speech.

鉴于当前形势,我们必须特别注意经济政策的调整。

Jiànyú dāngqián xíngshì, wǒmen bìxū tèbié zhùyì jīngjì zhèngcè de tiáozhěng.

Given the current situation, we must pay special attention to the adjustment of economic policies.

Word Definition - 注意

zhù yì to take note of; to pay attention to

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