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细心

xì xīn
HSK 3.0 Level 4 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

  1. 1. careful
  2. 2. attentive

Word relationships

Antonyms

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粗心
cū xīn

careless

和细心相反，指不注重细节

Related words

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周到
zhōu dao

thoughtful

考虑很周到，照顾到各个方面

Synonyms

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仔细
zǐ xì

careful

做事很仔细，形容非常注意细节

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
xīn

heart

细
xì

thin or slender