愼 (shèn) - Cautious, careful, prudent & to take care, to be cautious

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shèn ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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愼 · shèn

Cautious, careful, prudent;

to take care, to be cautious;

also used in names meaning carefulness or prudence.

Cautious, careful, prudentto take care, to be cautiousalso used in names meaning carefulness or prudence.

Usage highlights

Cautious and carefulCareful considerationDiscreet in words and deedsPrudent and steadyBe cautious of the beginningBe cautious of the end

Synonyms

  • 谨— cautious, careful
  • 慎密— prudent and thorough
  • 审慎— cautious, circumspect

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Be cautious when crossing the street (过马路要谨慎).
  • He is a very prudent person (他是个非常慎重的人).
  • Please handle this matter with care (请慎重处理此事).
  • The doctor gave a careful diagnosis (医生做了慎重的诊断).

Collocations

  • Cautious and careful(谨慎)
  • Careful consideration(慎重考虑)
  • Discreet in words and deeds(谨言慎行)
  • Prudent and steady(审慎)
  • Be cautious of the beginning(慎始)
  • Be cautious of the end(慎终)

Idioms

  • Be cautious in words and deeds(谨言慎行)
  • Be circumspect and never fail(慎终如始)
  • Be cautious and self-restrained(谦虚谨慎)
  • Be prudent and far-sighted(审慎致远)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character embodies the Confucian virtue of carefulness and prudence in action and speech.
  • It is often used in given names to encourage a personality trait of thoughtfulness and caution.
  • In historical context, it was associated with the ideal of a virtuous and responsible gentleman.

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