How to Say ‘Be careful on the way.’ in Simplified Chinese
路上小心。
lù shàng xiǎo xīn
[loo shahng shyaow-shin]
💬 Usage Tip: [路上小心。] is a natural set phrase meaning "Take care on the way." The order is location first, then the advice.
🇨🇳 In China: This is a very common goodbye-style expression in Chinese. It shows care in a practical, everyday way.
Phrase Breakdown
路上
lù shàng
on the way; on the road
Refers to the time or place while traveling.
路上小心。
Be careful on the way.
Words in this phrase
路
lù
[loo]
road; route
Means road or path; often used in phrases about travel or being on the way.
路上小心，早点回来。
Be careful on the way, and come back early.
上
shàng
[shahng]
on; above
A location word meaning 'on' or 'above'; in 路上 it means 'on the way.'
路上小心，外面车很多。
Be careful on the way; there are many cars outside.
小心
xiǎo xīn
[shyaow-shin]
be careful; take care
Used to remind someone to be cautious and stay safe.
路上小心，慢慢走。
Take care on the way, walk slowly.
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