(shù) - To be cautious, careful & to be attentive and prudent in one's actions.

Tone 4

shù | 9 strokes | radical:

· shù

To be cautious, careful;

to be attentive and prudent in one's actions.

To be cautious, carefulto be attentive and prudent in one's actions.

Usage highlights

Cautious and carefulAttentive and prudentHandle with careCareful considerationPrudent actionMeticulous attention

Synonyms

  • cautious, careful
  • prudent, discreet
  • 小心careful, cautious

Antonyms

  • rash, reckless
  • careless, rough

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is always cautious in his work (他工作总是很怷).
  • She handled the fragile items with care (她怷地处理易碎品).
  • One must be prudent when making important decisions (做重要决定时要怷).

Collocations

  • Cautious and careful(怷慎)
  • Attentive and prudent(怷密)
  • Handle with care(怷理)
  • Careful consideration(怷思)
  • Prudent action(怷行)
  • Meticulous attention(怷心)

Idioms

  • Be cautious and prudent(怷小慎微)
  • Handle matters with great care(怷怷业业)
  • Act with careful consideration(怷思而行)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character embodies the Confucian virtue of prudence and careful consideration in action.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, being 怷 is considered an important quality for scholars and officials.
  • The character reflects the value placed on thoughtful deliberation rather than impulsive action.

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