How common it is
讲究 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say jiǎngjiu slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
讲究表示注重、重视，也可表示要求高。
jiǎng jiū biǎo shì zhù zhòng 、 zhòng shì， yě kě biǎo shì yāo qiú gāo。
讲究 means to pay attention to or to be particular about.
Context note
讲究常用于生活、习惯和风格。
jiǎng jiū cháng yòng yú shēng huó 、 xí guàn hé fēng gé。
It is often used with life, habits, and style.
5 examples
他很讲究卫生。
tā hěn jiǎng jiū wèi shēng。
He is very particular about hygiene.
这家店很讲究服务。
zhè jiā diàn hěn jiǎng jiū fú wù。
This shop pays a lot of attention to service.
吃饭很讲究。
chī fàn hěn jiǎng jiū。
Eating is done in a very particular way.
她穿衣很讲究。
tā chuān yī hěn jiǎng jiū。
She is very particular about dressing.
这个地方很讲究礼貌。
zhè ge dì fāng hěn jiǎng jiū lǐ mào。
This place values politeness very much.
5 mini stories
老师说，讲究卫生很重要。
lǎo shī shuō， jiǎng jiū wèi shēng hěn zhòng yào。
The teacher said paying attention to hygiene is very important.
他做事很讲究方法。
tā zuò shì hěn jiǎng jiū fāng fǎ。
He is very particular about methods when doing things.
这位老人生活很讲究。
zhè wèi lǎo rén shēng huó hěn jiǎng jiū。
This elderly person is very particular about life.
讲究不一定是浪费。
jiǎng jiū bù yí dìng shì làng fèi。
Being particular is not necessarily wasteful.
她喜欢讲究细节。
tā xǐ huan jiǎng jiū xì jié。
She likes to pay attention to details.