审慎 (shěn shèn) — cautious, circumspect
Definition
A formal, written word for 'cautious and careful in judgment' — stronger and more deliberative than 小心 (everyday 'be careful'), used in serious contexts like policy or finance.
adjective
cautiouscircumspect
Examples
- 审慎。Tā zuò shì yí xiàng hěn shěn shèn.He is always very cautious in his work.
- 审慎。Zhèng fǔ zài zhì dìng zhèng cè shí bì xū shěn shèn kǎo lǜ.The government must consider cautiously when making policies.
- ，审慎。Tóu zī zhī qián, jiàn yì nǐ shěn shèn píng gū fēng xiǎn.Before investing, it is recommended that you cautiously assess the risks.
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