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The word "小心" is formed by combining the character "小", meaning small, with the character "心", meaning heart or mind; this literal combination of "small heart" evolved to convey the idea of being careful or cautious, as it implies a focused, attentive state where one is mindful of details to avoid harm or error.

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请你小心走路。

Qǐng nǐ xiǎoxīn zǒulù.

Please walk carefully.

过马路时要小心。

Guò mǎlù shí yào xiǎoxīn.

Be careful when crossing the street.

妈妈总是叫我小心陌生人。

Māmā zǒngshì jiào wǒ xiǎoxīn mòshēngrén.

Mom always tells me to be careful with strangers.

在复杂的环境中工作必须小心。

Zài fùzá de huánjìng zhōng gōngzuò bìxū xiǎoxīn.

You must be careful when working in complex environments.

在实验室里处理化学品时，务必小心操作。

Zài shíyànshì lǐ chǔlǐ huàxuépǐn shí, wùbì xiǎoxīn cāozuò.

When handling chemicals in the laboratory, be sure to operate carefully.

Word Definition - 小心

xiǎo xīn to be careful; to take care

Individual Character Details

小 xiǎo
心 xīn