讲究

• 拼音: jiǎng jiu
• 汉字拆解: 讲 = 讠(speech radical) + 冓 (phonetic), to speak or explain; 究 = 穴 (cave/hollow) + 九 (nine, phonetic), to investigate to the very bottom

含义

To pay attention to; to be particular about; to care about details (V); refined; exquisite; done with great care (Adj). Often used for matters of craft, etiquette, food, or quality.

As a verb, 讲究 means to attach importance to something or to be meticulous about it (e.g., 讲究卫生 — pay attention to hygiene; 讲究方法 — be particular about method). As an adjective, it describes things or people that are refined, tasteful, or executed with great care. Common in contexts relating to food, etiquette, appearance, and craftsmanship.

例句

1. 她做饭很讲究，每一道菜的摆盘都非常好看。
2. 中国茶文化很讲究泡茶的方式和所用的茶具。
3. 这家餐厅的装修十分讲究，让人感觉很有品位。

用法指南

语境: food, culture, everyday, etiquette

语气: appreciative

正确说法

• 他对穿着很讲究，每天都会精心搭配服装。(He is very particular about his appearance and carefully coordinates his outfit every day.)
• 这道菜的做法很讲究，少了哪一步都不行。(The preparation of this dish is very meticulous — missing any one step just won't do.)

错误说法

• 把'讲究'当作批评词来形容'太挑剔' (Avoid using 讲究 as a criticism meaning 'too fussy' — use 挑剔 in that case; 讲究 carries a positive or neutral connotation)

起源与历史

A compound of 讲 (to speak/discuss) + 究 (to investigate/study carefully). Together they convey the idea of thoroughly attending to and deliberating over something.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal