留神

liúshén

verb HSK 7-9 #12,751

Meanings

1 to take care; to be careful; to watch out

Characters

to keep; to stay; to remain

spirit; attention; mind

Examples

过马路的时候要留神。

Guò mǎlù de shíhou yào liúshén.

Be careful when crossing the road.

留神脚下，地上很滑。

Liúshén jiǎoxià, dìshàng hěn huá.

Watch your step, the floor is slippery.

Tips

usage

留神 is slightly more colloquial than 小心 (xiǎoxīn). Both mean 'be careful', but 留神 emphasizes keeping your attention/awareness, while 小心 is a broader warning.

Stroke Order

留 liú

神 shén