Usage note
注意是用来提醒自己或他人要关注某些事情。
zhùyì shì yòng lái xǐng jīng zì huò tā rén yào guān zhū děng jīng shì。
注意 is used to remind oneself or others to pay attention to certain things.
Context note
注意常用于提醒自己或他人在学习、工作和生活中要关注重要的事情。
zhùyì cháng yòng lái xǐng jīng zì huò tā rén zài xué xí、gōng zuò hé shēn qínɡ zhōng yào guān zhū děng jīng shì。
注意 is commonly used to remind oneself or others in learning, work, and life to pay attention to important matters.
5 examples
上课时要注意听讲。
shàng kè shí yào zhù yì tīng jiǎng。
Pay attention during class.
妈妈提醒我注意安全。
mā ma tí xǐng wǒ zhù yì ān quán。
Mom reminds me to be careful.
开车要特别注意路况。
kāi chē yào tè bié zhù yì lù kuàng。
Be especially attentive to road conditions when driving.
做作业时要注意细节。
zuò zuò yè shí yào zhù yì xì jié。
Pay attention to details when doing homework.
走路时要注意脚下。
zǒu lù shí yào zhù yì jiǎo xià。
Be careful where you step while walking.
5 mini stories
小明上课不注意听讲，结果考试不及格。
xiǎo míng shàng kè bú zhù yì tīng jiǎng， jié guǒ kǎo shì bù jí gé。
Xiaoming didn't pay attention in class and failed the exam.
妈妈提醒我注意安全，所以我过马路时很小心。
mā ma tí xǐng wǒ zhù yì ān quán， suǒ yǐ wǒ guò mǎ lù shí hěn xiǎo xīn。
Mom reminded me to be careful, so I was very cautious when crossing the street.
开车时要注意路况，这样可以避免事故。
kāi chē shí yào zhù yì lù kuàng， zhè yàng kě yǐ bì miǎn shì gù。
Be attentive to road conditions while driving to avoid accidents.
做作业时要注意细节，这样才能做得更好。
zuò zuò yè shí yào zhù yì xì jié， zhè yàng cái néng zuò dé gèng hǎo。
Pay attention to details when doing homework, so you can do better.
走路时要注意脚下，这样可以避免摔倒。
zǒu lù shí yào zhù yì jiǎo xià， zhè yàng kě yǐ bì miǎn shuāi dǎo。
Be careful where you step while walking to avoid falling down.
Mini dialogue
上课提醒
A
上课要注意听老师说话。
Shàngkè yào zhùyì tīng lǎoshī shuōhuà.
In class, pay attention to the teacher.
B
好的，我会注意的。
Hǎo de, wǒ huì zhùyì de.
Okay, I will pay attention.
过马路
A
过马路时要注意看车。
Guò mǎlù shí yào zhùyì kàn chē.
When crossing the road, pay attention to cars.
B
谢谢，我会注意安全。
Xièxie, wǒ huì zhùyì ānquán.
Thanks, I will pay attention to safety.
Related words and contrasts
similar
小心
xiǎoxīn
to be careful
小心 means to be careful, often used when there is possible danger. 注意 is more about paying attention.
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专心
zhuānxīn
to concentrate
专心 means to focus or concentrate your mind on something.