小心

xiǎo xīn
HSK 2Verb (动)Adjective (形)

Basic Meaning

v
Often used as a verb in imperative or descriptive contexts to warn or advise caution.
to be careful; to pay attention
注意；留神。
Words:
小心翼翼小心谨慎
Synonyms:
警惕留意留心留神当心提防注意
Antonyms:
大意鲁莽莽撞粗心
Sentences:
  1. 过(guò)马(mǎ)路(lù)时(shí)要(yào)小(xiǎo)心(xīn)车(chē)辆(liàng)。
    Be careful of vehicles when crossing the street.
  2. 他(tā)做(zuò)事(shì)总(zǒng)是(shì)小(xiǎo)心(xīn)翼(yì)翼(yì)，避(bì)免(miǎn)出(chū)错(cuò)。
    He always does things carefully to avoid mistakes.
adj
Used as an adjective to describe a state or quality of being prudent, often in warnings or descriptions.
careful; cautious
谨慎。
Words:
小心脚下多加小心
Synonyms:
郑重审慎细心把稳仔细慎重谨慎
Antonyms:
鲁莽莽撞粗心大意
Sentences:
  1. 她(tā)是(shì)一(yī)个(ge)很(hěn)小(xiǎo)心(xīn)的(de)人(rén)，从(cóng)不(bù)冒(mào)险(xiǎn)。
    She is a very careful person and never takes risks.
  2. 走(zǒu)路(lù)时(shí)请(qǐng)多(duō)加(jiā)小(xiǎo)心(xīn)，地(dì)面(miàn)很(hěn)滑(huá)。
    Please be extra careful when walking; the ground is slippery.

Characters Breakdown

HSK 1
xiǎo小

small

HSK 2
xīn心

heart; mind; center