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讲究

講究
jiǎngjiu
verb HSK 4 #13,174

Meanings

  1. 1 to be particular about; to pay attention to
  2. 2 exquisite; refined; tasteful

Characters

讲
jiǎng
to speak; to stress
究
jiū
to investigate; after all
Together they mean to be particular about something - to investigate how things should be spoken of or done

Examples

HSK 1
中国人吃饭很讲究。
Zhōngguórén chīfàn hěn jiǎngjiu.
Chinese people are very particular about food.
HSK 5
这家餐厅的装修很讲究。
Zhèjiā cāntīng de zhuāngxiū hěn jiǎngjiu.
This restaurant's decor is very refined.
HSK 7-9
她穿衣服很讲究。
Tā chuānyī fu hěn jiǎngjiu.
She's very particular about how she dresses.

Tips

usage
讲究 can be both a verb ('to be particular about') and an adjective ('exquisite; refined'). As a verb: 他很讲究吃. As an adjective: 装修很讲究.
culture
Chinese culture places great value on 讲究 in food, tea, hospitality, and even how gifts are wrapped. Being 讲究 is generally seen as a positive quality - it shows care and refinement.

Stroke Order

讲 jiǎng
究 jiū