矚 meaning and stroke order
To focus on, to stare at, to watch carefully
How to write 矚, stroke by stroke
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Meaning of 矚
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- to gaze at
- to stare at
How 矚 is built
Phono-semantic (sound + meaning) character. Eye.
目 gives the meaning and 屬 hints at the sound.
Radical: 目 (eye), shared by 100 characters on this site.
How to remember 矚
矚 puts the eye 目 next to 屬 (shǔ/zhǔ), which gives the sound. Think of an eye that stays attached to what it belongs to, fixed on one thing and watching closely.
矚 almost never appears alone. It lives in set words like 瞩目 (zhǔmù, to focus attention on) and the idiom 举世瞩目 (jǔshì zhǔmù, to draw worldwide attention), which are common in news and formal writing. Example: 这场比赛举世瞩目。(Zhè chǎng bǐsài jǔshì zhǔmù.) This match has drawn worldwide attention.
Common mistake: Learners often confuse 矚 with 嘱 (zhǔ, to instruct, as in 嘱咐), since they sound the same and share the 属 part. Remember that the eye 目 means looking, and the mouth 口 means telling someone something.
Common words with 矚
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
Questions about 矚
How many strokes are in 矚?
矚 is written with 26 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 矚 mean?
矚 (zhǔ) means to focus on, to stare at, to watch carefully. A common word with it is 瞩目 (zhǔmù), meaning "to focus attention upon".
How do you pronounce 矚?
矚 is pronounced zhǔ, in the third tone (dipping).
What is the radical of 矚?
The radical of 矚 is 目, which carries the idea of "eye". Dictionaries list 矚 under this radical.
What is the simplified form of 矚?
矚 is a traditional character. Its simplified form is 瞩, used in mainland China and Singapore.
What is the difference between 矚 and 瞩?
They are the same character. 矚 is the traditional form used in Taiwan and Hong Kong, and 瞩 is the simplified form used in mainland China. The common words 瞩目 and 举世瞩目 are written with the simplified form.
Can I use 瞩目 to say I am looking at something in daily life?
Not really. 瞩目 describes attention from many people or the public, like an event or a rising star getting noticed. For simply looking at something, use 看 (kàn) or 盯着 (dīngzhe).