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

諃Tone 1

chēn ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

嫦晨

諃 · chēn

To be cautious, careful, prudent;

to be attentive and thoughtful in one's actions.

To be cautious, careful, prudentto be attentive and thoughtful in one's actions.

Usage highlights

Prudent and carefulCautious and thoughtfulCautious warningAttentive observationCareful considerationPrudent planning

Synonyms

  • 慎— cautious, careful
  • 谨— prudent, discreet
  • 警— vigilant, alert

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is always prudent in his decisions (諃慎).
  • She handled the matter with great care (諃重).
  • The teacher gave a cautious warning (諃告).
  • We must be attentive to details (諃察).

Collocations

  • Prudent and careful(諃慎)
  • Cautious and thoughtful(諃重)
  • Cautious warning(諃告)
  • Attentive observation(諃察)
  • Careful consideration(諃虑)
  • Prudent planning(諃谋)

Idioms

  • Be cautious and prudent(諃慎从事)
  • Handle with utmost care(諃重处理)
  • Think carefully before acting(諃而后行)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character embodies traditional Confucian values of prudence and careful consideration in speech and action.
  • Often used in classical texts to describe the virtue of being circumspect and avoiding rash decisions.
  • Reflects the importance of mindfulness and deliberation in Chinese philosophical thought.

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