小心翼翼

xiǎo xīn yì yì

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Uncommon

Definitions

1. cautious and solemn (idiom); very carefully
2. prudent
3. gently and cautiously

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Word relationships

Related words

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一丝不苟

yī sī bù gǒu

not one thread loose (idiom); strictly according to the rules

形容做事十分认真细致，不马虎

Synonyms

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战战兢兢

zhàn zhàn jīng jīng

trembling with fear

形容因害怕而微微发抖、小心谨慎的样子

Usage notes

Collocations

“小心翼翼”常与动词搭配，如“小心翼翼地走、拿、问”，作状语时带“地”。

Common mistakes

“小心翼翼”已含“小心”，不宜再与“很小心”连用，否则语义重复。

Example Sentences

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他小心翼翼地走下台阶。

He walked down the steps carefully.

她小心翼翼地走，生怕吵醒宝宝。

She walked carefully, afraid of waking the baby.

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Child Words of 小心翼翼

small

to be careful

heart

cautious

wing