小心翼翼
xiǎo xīn yì yì
Definitions
- 1. cautious and solemn (idiom); very carefully
- 2. prudent
- 3. gently and cautiously
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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
2 shown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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