留意

liú yì

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Common

Definitions

1. to be mindful
2. to pay attention to
3. to take note of

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 忽略 hū lvè 忽略 hū lvè to neglect 留意 means to pay attention to, whereas 忽略 means to neglect or overlook.: to neglect

Related words

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• 在意 zài yì 在意 zài yì to care about 在意 means to care about or mind, often emotionally. 留意 is more about observation.: to care about

Synonyms

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• 注意 zhù yì 注意 zhù yì to take note of; to pay attention to Both mean 'to pay attention', but 留意 is more about noticing or keeping in mind, while 注意 is more about concentrating or being careful.: to take note of; to pay attention to
• 留神 liú shén 留神 liú shén to take care 留神 is similar but often used in spoken language to mean 'be careful' or 'watch out'.: to take care

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not use 留意 to express 'look after' or 'take care of' someone. Use 照顾 instead. 留意 only means to notice or pay attention to information or details.

Example Sentences

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请你 留意 交通信号的变化。

Please pay attention to the changes in traffic signals.

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Child Words of 留意

• 留 留 liú: to leave (a message etc)
• 意 意 yì: idea