珍视

• Pinyin: zhēn shì
• Hanzi breakdown: 珍 = 王 + 㐱 (precious); 视 = 礻+ 见 (regard/perceive)

Meaning

To cherish; to hold in high regard. To treat something or someone as precious and worthy of care.

Expresses a deep, enduring sense of valuing — stronger than 重视 (to emphasise/prioritise). Often used for friendship, freedom, opportunities, and cultural heritage.

Examples

1. 他非常珍视与家人共度的每一刻时光。 He truly cherishes every moment spent with his family.
2. 教授告诉学生要珍视独立思考的能力。 The professor told the students to value the ability to think independently.
3. 这段友谊是她人生中最珍视的财富。 This friendship is the most precious treasure in her life.

Usage Guide

Context: personal, academic, formal writing

Tone: sincere

Do Say

• 我们应当珍视每一次学习的机会。(We should cherish every opportunity to learn.)
• 他深切珍视自己的文化根源，从不轻易放弃。(He deeply cherishes his cultural roots and never easily lets them go.)

Don't Say

• 他珍视这本字典 — if meaning 'use carefully/take care of an object', use 爱惜; 珍视 implies deeper emotional or moral valuing, not mere careful handling

Origin & History

珍 (precious) + 视 (regard/look upon)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal