How to Say “Be careful” in Mandarin

小心
xiǎoxīn

Be careful

Loop it until it sticks →or hear it in a slower voice, tone by tone

Character by character

  • 小xiǎosmall
  • 心xīnheart

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How do you say "Be careful" in Mandarin?
"Be careful" in Mandarin is 小心, pronounced xiǎoxīn (third tone, first tone).
What does 小心 mean literally?
小心 breaks down as 小 (small) + 心 (heart).
What tones does 小心 use?
小心 is pronounced xiǎoxīn: third tone, first tone.