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小心 (xiǎo xīn): to be careful; careful

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 3verb, adjective

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to be careful; careful
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb, adjective
HSK level
HSK 3

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to be careful
  • to take care
  • to be careful
  • to take care
  • careful
  • cautious

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Character breakdown

HSK 1

small

HSK 4

heart

Example sentences

!。

Be careful! A car is coming.

。

Please be careful with the glass.

。

She is a very careful person.

。

Caution: slippery floor.

。

Be careful when crossing the road.

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