瞩目

• Pinyin: zhǔ mù
• Hanzi breakdown: 瞩 = 目 + 属 (to gaze); 目 = eye radical (eye)

Meaning

To attract attention; to focus attention on; eye-catching. Describes something that draws significant public attention.

A formal term meaning to gaze at with attention or to be the focus of attention. Often used in phrases like 举世瞩目 (world-renowned), 令人瞩目 (remarkable). Common in news and official language.

Examples

1. 这项成就举世瞩目。 This achievement has drawn worldwide attention.
2. 新产品发布会备受业界瞩目。 The new product launch has attracted a lot of attention in the industry.
3. 她的表演令人瞩目。 Her performance was eye-catching.

Usage Guide

Context: news, official, academic

Tone: impressed

Do Say

• 中国的经济发展成就举世瞩目。(China's economic development achievements are world-renowned.)
• 这位新星的崛起令体坛瞩目。(The rise of this new star has attracted attention in the sports world.)

Don't Say

• 我的早餐很瞩目 — too formal; use 引人注目 or 显眼 for casual contexts

Origin & History

瞩 (to gaze at) + 目 (eye)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal