戒心 (jiè xīn) — vigilance, wariness
Definition
A mental state of being on guard against trickery or harm — usually paired with the verb 存有, 怀有, or 缺乏. Translates best as 'wariness'; 警惕 is more active 'vigilance' against concrete threats.
noun
vigilancewariness
Examples
- 戒心。Tā duì mò shēng rén zǒng shì cún yǒu jiè xīn.He always harbors wariness toward strangers.
- 戒心，。Zài zhè ge dì fāng nǐ yào tí gāo jiè xīn, zhù yì ān quán.In this place, you need to increase your vigilance and pay attention to safety.
- 戒心，。Tā yīn wèi quē fá jiè xīn, shàng le dāng.Because he lacked wariness, he was cheated.
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