Chinese Conversation · Level 15
90 words
Chinese word
细心
Pronunciation
Pinyinxì xīn
Meaning
- adjectivecareful
Example
他很细心，连小地方也不放过。tā hěn xì xīn lián xiǎo dì fāng yě bú fàng guò
He is very careful and does not overlook even the small details.
More examples
护士在手术过程中非常细心，确保没有遗漏。hù shì zài shǒu shù guò chéng zhōng fēi cháng xì xīn què bǎo méi yǒu yí lòu
The nurse is very careful during the operation, making sure nothing is overlooked.
Core concept
Attention rests on the small parts of a task, so minor details do not slip past.
Common phrases
细心的观察xì xīn de guān chá
careful observation
细心的记录xì xīn de jì lù
careful records
细心的检查xì xīn de jiǎn chá
careful inspection
Similar words
仔细zǐ xì: Working carefully means examining details closely and thoroughly.
细致xì zhì: Detailed work is precise and gives each small part proper attention.
小心xiǎo xīn: Acting with care reduces the risk of danger or loss.
谨慎jǐn shèn: Measured speech and judgment prevent careless or hasty action.
Definition in Chinese
注意力集中在细节上，观察或处理事务时不轻忽任何小处。zhù yì lì jí zhōng zài xì jié shàng guān chá huò chú lǐ shì wù shí bù qīng hū rèn hé xiǎo chù
Word origin
细 (xì, "fine") + 心 (xīn, "heart") forms a modern compound that presents the heart as attending to fine points.
Usage tips
- English often uses one word for both detail-focused work and avoiding danger, while this adjective centers on noticing details rather than preventing harm.