细心

xì xīn

HSK 3.0 Level 4 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. careful
2. attentive

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 粗心 cū xīn 粗心 cū xīn careless 和细心相反，指不注重细节: careless

Related words

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• 周到 zhōu dao 周到 zhōu dao thoughtful 考虑很周到，照顾到各个方面: thoughtful

Synonyms

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• 仔细 zǐ xì 仔细 zǐ xì careful 做事很仔细，形容非常注意细节: careful

Usage notes

Collocations

Usually paired with 照顾, 观察, or 工作 to emphasize meticulous care; not used for physical caution like looking both ways.

Common mistakes

Not interchangeable with 小心: 细心 means attentive to details, while 小心 means careful to avoid danger.

Example Sentences

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他很 细心 ，总能发现小错误。

He is very attentive and always spots small mistakes.

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Child Words of 细心

• 心 心 xīn: heart
• 细 细 xì: thin or slender