注

• Pinyin: zhù
• Hanzi breakdown: 注 = 氵(water radical) + 主 (pour, master)

Meaning

Note; annotation; to annotate. Also: to pour, to inject, or a stake in gambling.

Multi-functional character: in academia for footnotes and commentary, in medicine/science for injection, in gambling for bets, and as a verb for pouring liquids or focusing attention.

Examples

1. 这本古籍附有详细的注释。 This ancient text comes with detailed annotations.
2. 他把全部身家都注在这场比赛上了。 He bet his entire fortune on this match.
3. 请把水注入容器中。 Please pour the water into the container.

Usage Guide

Context: academia, gambling, liquids

Tone: varies

Do Say

• 文章末尾附有详细的注。(Detailed notes are attached at the end of the article.)
• 他在这笔投资上下了重注。(He placed a heavy bet on this investment.)

Don't Say

• 我注了书 — ambiguous; specify 写注释 for annotating or 注入 for pouring

Origin & History

注 = 氵(water) + 主 (master/pour)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal