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当心

當心
dāngxīn
verb HSK 7-9 #3,226

Meanings

  1. 1 to be careful; to watch out; to beware

Characters

当
dāng
to bear; to face
心
xīn
heart; mind
Literally 'put your heart on it' - pay attention, be on guard. Used as a warning.

Examples

HSK 2
过马路要当心车辆。
Guò mǎlù yào dāngxīn chēliàng.
Be careful of vehicles when crossing the road.
HSK 5
当心！地上很滑。
Dāngxīn! Dìshàng hěn huá.
Watch out! The floor is slippery.
HSK 5
当心别被骗了。
Dāngxīn bié bèi piàn le.
Be careful not to get scammed.

Tips

usage
当心, 小心, and 注意 all mean 'be careful' but differ in urgency. 当心 is a sharp warning (danger!), 小心 is a gentle caution (be careful), and 注意 is 'pay attention' (less about danger, more about awareness).

Stroke Order

当 dāng
心 xīn