慬 (qín) - Cautious, careful & prudent

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qín ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

慬 · qín

Cautious, careful;

prudent;

also means 'brave, courageous' in some contexts.

Cautious, carefulprudentalso means 'brave, courageous' in some contexts.

Usage highlights

Cautious and carefulBrave and courageousPrudent and wiseCareful considerationCautious attitudeBrave warrior

Synonyms

  • 慎— cautious, careful
  • 谨— prudent, careful
  • 勇— brave, courageous

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is very cautious in his work (工作慬慎).
  • She showed great bravery in the face of danger (勇敢慬敢).
  • One must be prudent in financial matters (财务慬慎).
  • The general was both brave and cautious (慬勇兼备).

Collocations

  • Cautious and careful(慬慎)
  • Brave and courageous(慬敢)
  • Prudent and wise(慬智)
  • Careful consideration(慬虑)
  • Cautious attitude(慬态)
  • Brave warrior(慬士)

Idioms

  • Cautious and prudent(慬慎小心)
  • Brave and resolute(慬勇果敢)
  • Prudent and wise(慬智明达)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents the Confucian virtue of prudence and careful consideration before action.
  • In classical texts, sometimes carries the dual meaning of both caution and courage, reflecting the ideal of balanced character.

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