How to pronounce zhu yi (注意) in Chinese
Zhu yi (often typed zhuyi) is written 注意, pinyin zhù yì. Hear 注意 (zhù yì) spoken, see what it means, then record yourself for instant AI feedback on your pronunciation.
注意
zhù yì
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Characters & meanings
to inject; to pour into
idea; meaning
Common mistake
Double fourth (4-4): zhù falls with the tongue curled for zh-, then yì falls again — keep both falls full; a weak second fall makes it sound like zhùyi.
Example sentence
请注意安全。
Qǐng zhùyì ānquán.
Please pay attention to safety.
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