How do you say "look out" in Chinese?

小心

xiǎo xīn

Phrase Hanzi

In Chinese, "look out" is 小心 (xiǎo xīn).

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Pronunciation

The pinyin xiǎo xīn calls for "xiǎo" dipped low then curled back up (third tone), then "xīn" held flat and high (first tone).

Writing and usage

小心 is written using hanzi. It's a phrase, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

look out

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How to remember 小心

"xiǎo xīn" sounds a little like "shyahoh sheen" in English, so picture look out to lock in the connection.

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Questions about 小心

How do you pronounce 小心?

The pinyin xiǎo xīn calls for "xiǎo" dipped low then curled back up (third tone), then "xīn" held flat and high (first tone).

Is 小心 formal or casual?

小心 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is 小心 used in Chinese?

小心 is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (look out).

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