谨慎 jǐnshèn cautious
cautious; prudent
How to remember 谨慎: 谨 cautious + 慎 cautious = cautious.
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How it is used
- Cautious and prudent - 谨慎行事 (jǐnshèn xíngshì) act cautiously, 说话谨慎 careful in what one says.
- Careful deliberation to avoid mistakes, a positive trait; stronger and more formal than 小心 (xiǎoxīn, watch out).
- Pairs with 小心谨慎 (careful and prudent) as a set phrase.
Example sentences
- 我一生都谨慎行事。 Wǒ yīshēng dōu jǐnshèn xíngshì.I've been careful my whole life.
- 应该更谨慎地处理它。 Yīnggāi gèng jǐnshèn de chǔlǐ tā.It must be done more carefully.
- 汤姆非常谨慎。 Tāngmǔ fēicháng jǐnshèn.Tom has been very careful.