当心

當心

dāngxīn

verb HSK 7-9 #3,226

Meanings

1 to be careful; to watch out; to beware

Characters

to bear; to face

Literally 'put your heart on it' — pay attention, be on guard. Used as a warning.

Examples

当心！地上很滑。

Dāngxīn! Dìshàng hěn huá.

Watch out! The floor is slippery.

过马路要当心车辆。

Guò mǎlù yào dāngxīn chēliàng.

Be careful of vehicles when crossing the road.

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