pay attention; be careful
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to pay attention to; to take notice of; to be mindful
Often used when reminding someone to observe details or be cautious.
Qǐng请
nǐ你
liú留
yì意
yī一
xià下
huì会
yì议
de的
shí时
jiān间
。
Please pay attention to the time of the meeting.
Nǐ你
zǒu走
zài在
lù路
shàng上
yào要
liú留
yì意
lái来
wǎng往
de的
chē车
liàng辆
。
You need to be careful of the passing vehicles when walking on the road.
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Tā他
shuō说
huà话
shí时
qǐng请
liú留
yì意
tā他
de的
biǎo表
qíng情
。
Please notice his expression when he speaks.
verb
to be careful; to watch out; to take care
Often used as a warning against potential danger or mistakes.
Lù路
miàn面
hěn很
huá滑
，
yī一
bù不
liú留
yì意
，
jiù就
huì会
shuāi摔
jiāo跤
。
The road is slippery; if you're not careful, you'll fall.
Guò过
mǎ马
lù路
shí时
yào要
gé格
wài外
liú留
yì意
。
You need to be extra careful when crossing the street.
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Xiǎo小
tōu偷
hěn很
duō多
，
nǐ你
yào要
liú留
yì意
zì自
jǐ己
de的
qián钱
bāo包
。
There are many pickpockets; you should watch out for your wallet.