Usage and Nuances
The verb 重视 (zhòngshì) means 'to attach importance to' or 'to value' something. It is commonly used in formal and everyday contexts to express that someone or some organization considers a matter or a person important.
Common Collocations
- 重视意见 (zhòngshì yìjiàn): to value opinions
- 重视环境保护 (zhòngshì huánjìng bǎohù): to value environmental protection
- 重视学习态度 (zhòngshì xuéxí tàidù): to value learning attitude
These collocations show how 重视 is often paired with abstract nouns or concepts that require attention or respect.
Register and Tone
重视 is neutral and polite, suitable for both spoken and written Chinese. It is often used in professional, educational, and social contexts.
Common Confusion
Do not confuse 重视 with 重要 (zhòngyào), which is an adjective meaning 'important.' 重视 is a verb focusing on the act of valuing or attaching importance, while 重要 describes the inherent importance of something.