How to Say ‘Be careful!’ in Simplified Chinese
注意安全！
💬 Usage Tip: Literally “pay attention to safety.” Also works as “Travel safe!” in context.
🇨🇳 In China: A caring send-off line when someone is traveling to visit family for the New Year.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
注意
[zhù yì]
to be careful; to pay attention
Used to give a warm reminder. As a New Year message it shows care for someone’s well-being.
回家路上注意安全！
Be safe on the way home!
安全
[ān quán]
safety; safe
Refers to personal safety; often follows 注意 to form a fixed phrase.
开车去拜年，注意安全！
If you’re driving to give New Year greetings, be safe!
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