Meaning
讲究 describes being particular, meticulous, or having high standards about something. It can mean to pay careful attention to details, quality, or proper methods. As an adjective, it describes something refined, exquisite, or done with care and attention to standards.
Usage
Often used to describe people who have high standards or are picky about food, clothing, living conditions, or methods of doing things. Can be slightly positive (refined taste) or slightly negative (overly fussy) depending on context. Commonly appears in patterns like 讲究...的人 (person who is particular about...) or 很有讲究 (very particular/refined).
Examples
- 01他对吃很讲究，每顿饭都要吃得健康又美味。, .He's very particular about food; every meal must be both healthy and delicious.
- 02泡茶是很有讲究的，水温和时间都要控制好。, .Making tea is very particular; both water temperature and steeping time must be well controlled.
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Common collocations
- 很讲究very particular/meticulous
- 讲究卫生to pay attention to hygiene
- 讲究吃穿to be particular about food and clothing
- 很有讲究very particular/refined, has many considerations
Antonyms
Origin
Literally combines 'to discuss/speak' (讲) and 'to investigate' (究), suggesting the idea of carefully examining or paying attention to details and standards.