举世瞩目
举世瞩目 (jǔ shì zhǔ mù) literally means “the world watches” and expresses “global attention”. This idiom is used when describing situations involving success and perseverance.
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Global attention
Pronunciation: jǔ shì zhǔ mù Literal meaning: The world watches
Origin & Usage
The whole world (举世) fixes its gaze (瞩目). The construction is old — early texts speak of being under the eyes of the people of a state — and the modern phrase simply enlarges the audience. It is neutral about the verdict, which is worth knowing: it describes the volume of attention and not its warmth, so an achievement and a scandal can both be 举世瞩目. In practice Chinese official writing uses it almost entirely for the favourable case, and the neutrality only shows when someone is being careful.
Examples
English: "The athlete's record-breaking performance drew global attention."
Chinese: 这位运动员的破纪录表现举世瞩目。
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 举世瞩目 mean in English?
举世瞩目 (jǔ shì zhǔ mù) literally translates to “The world watches” and is used to express “Global attention”. This Chinese idiom belongs to the Success & Perseverance category.
When is 举世瞩目 used?
Situation: The athlete's record-breaking performance drew global attention.
What is the pinyin for 举世瞩目?
The pinyin pronunciation for 举世瞩目 is “jǔ shì zhǔ mù”.