细心

細心

xìxīn

adjective HSK 7 #12,376

Meanings

A fine, detail-oriented mind.

Tā zuòshì fēicháng xìxīn.

She is very meticulous in her work.

Duōkuī tā xìxīn jiǎnchá, cái fāxiàn le wèntí.

Thanks to his careful inspection, the problem was found.

Xìxīn de rén bù róngyì fàncuò.

Careful people don't make mistakes easily.

usage

细心 vs 小心: 细心 means attentive to detail (positive trait), while 小心 means cautious/careful about danger. 粗心 (careless) is the opposite of 细心.

细 xì

心 xīn