Cantonese Word of the Day
小心
/siu-SAM/ • adjective / interjection — 13th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: careful; cautious; watch out (warning)
Examples
- 小心！地面好滑。
(Be careful! The floor is very slippery.) - 出門記得小心啲財物。
(When you go out, remember to watch your belongings.) - 騎單車上路要小心交通。
(When riding a bike on the road, be careful of traffic.)
Synonyms
- 留神
- 留意
Use 小心 as a quick warning (like 'watch out!') or as a descriptor meaning 'careful'. Common phrases: 小心！(Watch out!), 要小心 (be careful), 佢好小心 (he/she is cautious). It's used in everyday situations to warn of danger or to advise caution.
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