🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

善于观察的

Pronunciation / Transliteration: shànyú guānchá de

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Observative/əbˈzɜːvə.tɪv/
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"他是一个善于观察的人,能注意到细微的变化。"

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Tending to observe carefully; watchful, observant, and attentive to details.

    "Her observative nature allowed her to notice subtle shifts in team dynamics before anyone else."
  2. 2

    Characterized by or given to the practice of close examination or adherence to rules.

    "He maintained an observative stance regarding the strict laboratory protocols."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'observativus', originating from 'observare' (to watch, heed, or guard), formed by combining the prefix ob- and servare (to keep). Entering English usage in the late 16th to early 17th century, it evolved as a rare variant of 'observant', specifically denoting a keen inclination toward careful observation.

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