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小心
xiǎoxīn
Description
"小心"的意思是做事情要注意，不要出错或者受伤。
"小心" means to be careful when doing things, so as not to make mistakes or get hurt.
过马路的时候，我们要小心。
When crossing the street, we need to be 小心.
Meanings
小心xiǎoxīn
to be careful; to take care
路很滑，你要小心。
The road is slippery; you need to be careful.
小心xiǎoxīn
careful; cautious (as an adjective)
他是一个很小心的人。
He is a very cautious person.
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Notes
- Etymology
小 (small) + 心 (heart/mind), literally "small heart", meaning to keep one's mind attentive.
- Nuance
often used as a warning, e.g. 小心！(Watch out!) or 小心车 (mind the cars).
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