English–Chinese
“pay attention” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinliú xīn
Example
晚上走夜路要留心周围。wǎn shàng zǒu yè lù yào liú xīn zhōu wéi
People should pay attention to their surroundings when walking at night.
How to say “pay attention” in Chinese
“Pay attention” in Chinese is 留心 (liú xīn).
Attention reaches ahead to possible trouble and catches small details before they cause a problem.
Example sentences with 留心
出门时要留心周围的情况。chū mén shí yào liú xīn zhōu wéi de qíng kuàng
When going out, pay attention to your surroundings.
Tips for using 留心
- It can cover surroundings, instructions, or small changes, not only immediate danger, which makes it useful in routine reminders.