仔细 (zǐ xì) — careful; attentive; meticulous

Definition

Adjective 'careful, meticulous,' often used as an adverb with 地. Lighter than 谨慎 ('cautious/prudent') and 慎重 — for everyday tasks, not high-stakes decisions.

adjective
carefulattentivemeticulous

Examples

  • 仔细
    Qǐng zǐ xì jiǎn chá yí xià zuò yè.
    Please check the homework carefully.
  • 仔细
    Tā zǐ xì dì dú le yí biàn hé tong.
    He read the contract carefully once.
  • 仔细
    Xiě zǐ xì yì diǎn, bié xiě cuò le.
    Write more carefully, don't make mistakes.

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