小心

xiǎoxīn

to be careful; careful

Dictionary entry

to be careful; to take care

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心

See it in sentences

路上人多,小心一点儿。

Lùshang rén duō, xiǎoxīn yìdiǎnr.

English

It is crowded on the road, be a bit careful.

小心!前面有车!

Xiǎoxīn! Qiánmiàn yǒu chē!

English

Watch out! There is a car ahead!

Goes with

  • 小心点be careful
  • 很小心very careful
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