细心

細心

xìxīn

adjective HSK 7-9 #12,376

Meanings

A fine, detail-oriented mind.

她做事非常细心。

Tā zuòshì fēicháng xìxīn.

She is very meticulous in her work.

多亏他细心检查，才发现了问题。

Duōkuī tā xìxīn jiǎnchá, cái fāxiàn le wèntí.

Thanks to his careful inspection, the problem was found.

细心的人不容易犯错。

Xìxīn de rén bùróng yì 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