How to Say ‘To pay attention to; to be careful’ in Simplified Chinese
注意
💬 Usage Tip: [注意 + noun] = “pay attention to…” e.g., [注意安全], [注意身体] (take care of your health).
🇨🇳 In China: In greetings, caring phrases like [注意身体] and [注意安全] feel warm and considerate.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
注意
[zhù yì]
to pay attention to; to be careful
Polite reminder used in caring messages; often combined with safety/health in New Year season.
回家路上注意安全，新年快乐！
Be safe on the way home. Happy New Year!
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