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HSK
2

careful

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

xiao3xin1 xiǎoxīn

Meaning


Primary

careful

Alternatives

cautious

Mnemonic


In order to be 小心 careful you can't be naive. You must make your 心 heart 小 small so you don't get fooled by other's tricks.

Usage


過 馬路 時 要 小心。

Be careful when crossing the street.

他 說話,做事 都 很 小心。

He is cautious in speech and action.