讲究
jiǎngjiu
Description
"讲究"的意思是很在意某件事情，希望它做得好、做得对。
"讲究" means to care a lot about something and want it done well or correctly.
比如有的人吃饭很讲究，有的人穿衣服很讲究。
For example, some people are very particular about their food, and some are very particular about their clothing.
Meanings
讲究jiǎngjiu
to be particular about; pay attention to
他吃饭很讲究，只吃新鲜的东西。
He is particular about his meals and only eats fresh food.
讲究jiǎngjiu
exquisite; tasteful; refined
这家饭店的装修很讲究。
The decoration of this restaurant is very exquisite.
讲究jiǎngjiu
careful method or rule to follow
做这道菜很有讲究。
There is a lot of skill involved in making this dish.
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Notes
- Etymology
讲 (to speak/stress) + 究 (to study/examine), meaning to stress and pursue quality.
- Nuance
讲究 implies caring about detail and quality, unlike plain 注意 (to pay attention).
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