留心

liú xīn

HSK 7–9

Meaning

to be careful; to pay attention to

Definition

注意；小心；留意。

to pay attention; to be careful; to keep an eye on.

Usage

常用于提醒或表示关注，后面可接宾语或单独使用。

Often used to remind or express attention; can be followed by an object or used alone.

Examples

1 过马路时要留心车辆。（Pay attention to vehicles when crossing the road.）
2 他留心观察周围的环境。（He carefully observed the surrounding environment.）
3 请留心听老师的讲解。（Please listen carefully to the teacher's explanation.）
4 我们要留心保护环境。（We should pay attention to protecting the environment.）
5 你留心一下那道题，可能有陷阱。（Pay attention to that problem, there might be a trap.）

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