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小心翼翼

xiǎo xīn yì yì

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • cautious and solemn (idiom); very carefully
  • prudent
  • gently and cautiously

Definition

形容言行谨慎，不敢疏忽。

Cautiously and carefully, with great attention to avoid mistakes.

Usage

常用作谓语、定语、状语，表示做事非常小心，生怕出错。

Often used as predicate, attribute, or adverbial to describe acting with extreme care to avoid errors.

Examples

  • 1 他小心翼翼地捧着那个花瓶，生怕打碎。 (He carefully held the vase, afraid of breaking it.)
  • 2 她小心翼翼地穿过结冰的湖面。 (She walked cautiously across the frozen lake.)
  • 3 医生小心翼翼地给病人做手术。 (The doctor performed the surgery with great care.)
  • 4 他们小心翼翼地讨论这个问题，避免引起争议。 (They discussed the issue cautiously to avoid controversy.)
  • 5 孩子小心翼翼地打开礼物盒。 (The child opened the gift box carefully.)

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