小心 (xiǎoxīn) — how to say "careful" in Chinese

小心

Careful

Character composition

small

heart

Radicals / Keys

Small

#42 · xiǎo · 3 strokes

Heart

#61 · xīn · 3 strokes

Examples

路上有点滑,你走路一定要小心点。

The road is a bit slippery, you must walk carefully.

小心点!

Be careful!

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 小心 (xiǎoxīn) — careful

[xiǎoxīn-] Shine the Shrinking Heart 🌟 discovers the need to be 小心 "careful". As she explores a tiny forest 小 full of heart-shaped leaves 心, each leaf whispers, "小心, tread softly!" as she steps closer.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "careful" in Chinese?

"careful" in Chinese is 小心 (xiǎoxīn).

What does 小心 mean in English?

小心 (xiǎoxīn) means "Careful".

How is 小心 pronounced?

It is pronounced xiǎoxīn (written as xiaoxin). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "careful" in Chinese characters?

It is written 小心.

What HSK level is 小心?

小心 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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