恮 (quān) - Cautious, careful & to be circumspect in one's actions and words.

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quān ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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恮 · quān

Cautious, careful;

to be circumspect in one's actions and words.

Cautious, carefulto be circumspect in one's actions and words.

Usage highlights

Cautious and carefulCircumspect in speechHandle with careCautious characterCircumspect behaviorCareful consideration

Synonyms

  • 慎— cautious, careful
  • 谨— prudent, discreet

Antonyms

  • 莽— rash, reckless
  • 粗— coarse, careless

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is always cautious in his speech (言谈恮恮).
  • She handled the delicate matter with care (恮慎处理).
  • One must be circumspect when dealing with important affairs (处事要恮).

Collocations

  • Cautious and careful(恮恮)
  • Circumspect in speech(言谈恮恮)
  • Handle with care(恮慎处理)
  • Cautious character(恮性)
  • Circumspect behavior(恮行)
  • Careful consideration(恮虑)

Idioms

  • Extremely cautious and careful(恮恮小心)
  • Circumspect in words and deeds(言恮行恮)
  • Cautious and meticulous(恮密)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Reflects traditional Chinese values of prudence and careful consideration in conduct.
  • Often associated with scholarly and refined behavior in classical contexts.

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