惕 (tì) - Cautious, vigilant, alert & to be on guard against.

惕Tone 4

tì ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

檀婷

惕 · tì

Cautious, vigilant, alert;

to be on guard against.

Cautious, vigilant, alertto be on guard against.

Usage highlights

VigilantCautiousBe on guardAlert and carefulWaryPrudent

Synonyms

  • 警— alert, warn
  • 慎— cautious, careful
  • 戒— guard against, abstain

Antonyms

  • 懈— slack, negligent
  • 怠— idle, remiss

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Stay alert while driving (警惕驾驶).
  • Be cautious of online scams (惕防网络诈骗).
  • The soldiers remained vigilant at night (士兵们夜间保持惕厉).
  • He is wary of strangers (他对陌生人很警惕).

Collocations

  • Vigilant(警惕)
  • Cautious(惕厉)
  • Be on guard(惕防)
  • Alert and careful(惕惕)
  • Wary(惕惧)
  • Prudent(惕慎)

Idioms

  • Be constantly vigilant(朝乾夕惕)
  • Alert day and night(昼警夕惕)
  • Extremely cautious and vigilant(惕惕厉厉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Derived from classical Chinese texts emphasizing moral vigilance and self-cultivation.
  • Often used in contexts of personal discipline, military readiness, and risk awareness.
  • Reflects traditional values of prudence and foresight.

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