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“be wary of” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinjǐng tì

Example

我们应该警惕网络诈骗。wǒ men yīng gāi jǐng tì wǎng luò zhà piàn

We should be wary of online scams.

Illustration for 警惕 (be wary of)

How to say “be wary of” in Chinese

“Be wary of” in Chinese is 警惕 (jǐng tì).

A mind that notices warning signs and keeps its guard up against possible harm or loss.

Full entry for 警惕: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 警惕

出门在外要警惕陌生人接近。chū mén zài wài yào jǐng tì mò shēng rén jiē jìn

When you are out, be wary of strangers approaching.

Tips for using 警惕

  • In everyday Chinese, it often appears in notices, news reports, and serious safety advice, so it can sound more formal than a quick spoken warning.

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