Meaning
焦点 refers to the point where attention, light, or interest converges. It can mean the literal optical focus in physics or photography, or more commonly the figurative center of attention in a situation or discussion. The word combines 焦 (scorched/focused) and 点 (point) to create the meaning of a concentrated point.
Usage
Commonly used in media, discussions, and formal contexts to describe what people are paying attention to or what's being emphasized. Often appears in phrases like 成为焦点 (to become the focus) or 焦点问题 (key issue). Also used in technical contexts for optical or camera focus.
Examples
- 01这个话题已经成为社会关注的焦点。.This topic has already become the focus of social attention.
- 02记者们把镜头的焦点对准了那位发言人。.The reporters focused their cameras on that spokesperson.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个焦点
Common collocations
- 成为焦点to become the focus
- 焦点问题key issue; focal problem
- 焦点人物person in the spotlight
- 对焦to focus (camera)
Antonyms
Origin
Originally from optics terminology where 焦 refers to the focal point where light rays converge and 点 means point. The term was borrowed into general usage to describe any point of concentrated attention.