着眼

• Pinyin: zhuó yǎn
• Hanzi breakdown: 着 = 羊 + 目 (focus); 眼 = 目 + 艮 (eye)

Meaning

To focus on; to have one's eye on; to look at from the perspective of. Directing attention to a specific aspect.

Indicates focusing attention or consideration on a particular aspect, often when making decisions or planning. Common in strategic and analytical contexts. Often followed by 于 to specify the focus.

Examples

1. 规划着眼于长远发展。 The plan focuses on long-term development.
2. 我们应该着眼全局，不要只看局部。 We should keep the big picture in mind, not just focus on one part.
3. 教育改革着眼于培养创新人才。 Education reform focuses on cultivating innovative talent.

Usage Guide

Context: strategy, planning, analysis

Tone: analytical

Do Say

• 政策制定应着眼于民众的实际需求。(Policy formulation should focus on the actual needs of the people.)
• 着眼未来，我们必须加大研发投入。(Looking to the future, we must increase R&D investment.)

Don't Say

• 着眼我的书 — use 看 for literally looking at something; 着眼 is for strategic focus

Origin & History

着 (to focus) + 眼 (eye)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal