慎重 (shèn zhòng) — cautious, careful, prudent
Definition
慎重 means 'cautious, prudent' — formal, used for important decisions and serious matters. Stronger and more weighty than 仔细 or 细心 (everyday carefulness), and very close to 谨慎 but slightly more decisive.
adjective
cautiouscarefulprudent
Examples
- 慎重。Zuò jué dìng zhī qián yí dìng yào shèn zhòng kǎo lǜ.Be sure to consider it carefully before making a decision.
- 慎重，。Tā duì dài gōng zuò fēi cháng shèn zhòng, cóng bù mǎ hu.He is very cautious with his work and never sloppy.
- ，慎重。Zhè jiàn shì guān xì dào gōng sī wèi lái, bì xū shèn zhòng chǔ lǐ.This matter concerns the company's future and must be handled prudently.
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