小心谨慎 (xiǎo xīn jǐn shèn) — careful and cautious; prudent; circumspect
Definition
An idiom meaning 'careful and prudent' — stronger and more formal than the everyday 小心, emphasizing deliberate caution in judgment and action. Often paired with 不要冲动 to contrast careful deliberation with rashness.
idiom
careful and cautiousprudentcircumspect
Examples
- 。Qǐng nǐ zài gōng zuò zhōng xiǎo xīn jǐn shèn.Please be careful and cautious at work.
- 小心谨慎。Tā zuò shì yí xiàng xiǎo xīn jǐn shèn.He always does things carefully and cautiously.
- 小心谨慎，。Zuò jué dìng shí yào xiǎo xīn jǐn shèn, bú yào chōng dòng.When making decisions, be careful and prudent; don't be impulsive.
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