chú ý
Hanoi [t͡ɕu˧˦ ʔi˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕʊw˨˩˦ ʔɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [cʊw˦˥ ʔɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chú ý means to notice; to take note of.
Chinese characters: 注意 (注 “to focus” + 意 “intention”)
Meanings of chú ý in English
Verb
- to notice; to take note of ≈ lưu ýcoi chừng
- Sự nhiệt tình của nó làm mọi người chú ý.Their enthusiasm made other people notice.
- Báo cáo đó được chú ý nhất trong hội thảo.That report got the most attention at the conference.
- to focus on ≈ chú tâm
- Nó chú ý môn Toán nhiều hơn các môn khác.They focuses on math more than other subjects.
Synonyms and antonyms of chú ý
Synonyms
Example sentences with chú ý
- Tom đã chú ý đến điều đó. Tom noticed it.
- Tôi sẽ chú ý. Tôi hứa. I'll pay attention. I promise.
- Đáng chú ý, đáng để ý. Remarkable.
- Điều này thật đáng chú ý. This is remarkable.
- Không phải ai cũng chú ý. Not everyone noticed.
- Xin làm ơn chú ý. May I direct your attention to this?
- Không ai sẽ chú ý. Nobody would notice.
- Tôi ngày càng chú ý hơn đến bản thân. I’ve become more self-aware.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 注意, composed of 注 (“to focus”) and 意 (“intention”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chú ý mean in English?
chú ý (verb) means "to notice; to take note of".
How do you pronounce chú ý?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕu˧˦ ʔi˧˦]; Saigon [cʊw˦˥ ʔɪj˦˥]. Tones: chú — rising tone (sắc), ý — rising tone (sắc).
Is chú ý a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chú ý is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 注意.