专注

• Pinyin: zhuān zhù
• Hanzi breakdown: 专 = 一 + 寸 (single-minded); 注 = 氵 + 主 (concentrate)

Meaning

Focused; concentrated; attentive. Giving undivided attention to something.

Describes a state of intense concentration and single-minded attention. Can be used as an adjective or verb. Valued in work, study, and personal development. The key to achieving deep work and mastery.

Examples

1. 她专注地看着书本。 She read with complete focus.
2. 成功需要长期的专注和坚持。 Success requires long-term focus and persistence.
3. 这款软件帮助用户保持专注。 This software helps users stay focused.

Usage Guide

Context: work, study, personal development

Tone: positive

Do Say

• 保持专注是提高效率的关键。(Staying focused is the key to improving efficiency.)
• 他专注于人工智能领域的研究。(He focuses on research in the field of artificial intelligence.)

Don't Say

• 专注地睡觉 — sleeping is inherently unfocused; use 安稳地 or 沉沉地

Origin & History

专 (exclusive, single) + 注 (concentrate, pour)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal