Definition
当心 (dāngxīn) means 'watch out, beware' and is used specifically for immediate danger or risk (e.g. a step or a hot kettle). It is stronger and more urgent than 小心 (xiǎoxīn), the general everyday 'be careful'. 留心 (liúxīn) means 'pay close attention' (to a task), while 留神 (liúshén) is very similar to 当心 but often appears in spoken warnings.
verb
to be carefulto watch out
Examples
- 当心，。dāng xīn, qiánmiàn yǒu táijiē.Watch out, there are steps ahead.
- 当心。Kāichē de shíhou yídìng yào dāng xīn.You must be careful when driving.
- 当心。dāng xīn bié pèng nà ge rè shuǐ hú.Be careful not to touch that hot water kettle.
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