谨慎 (jǐn shèn) — cautious; prudent
Definition
More formal and weightier than 小心 or 仔细 — 'cautious/prudent' in serious decisions, not everyday tasks. Closer in tone to 慎重; 小心翼翼 is the chengyu extreme.
adjective
cautiousprudent
Examples
- 谨慎。Tóu zī qián yí dìng yào jǐn shèn kǎo lǜ.You must consider carefully before investing.
- 谨慎，。Tā shuō huà hěn jǐn shèn, cóng bù suí biàn chéng nuò.He speaks very cautiously and never makes promises casually.
- 谨慎。Zài mò shēng huán jìng lǐ yào jǐn shèn xíng shì.You should act cautiously in unfamiliar environments.
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