謹 (jǐn) - Cautious, careful, prudent & respectful, reverent

謹Tone 3

jǐn ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

謹 · jǐn

Cautious, careful, prudent;

respectful, reverent;

used in formal contexts to express deference and carefulness.

Cautious, careful, prudentrespectful, reverentused in formal contexts to express deference and

Usage highlights

Cautious and prudentRespectfully submitSincere congratulationsCareful speechRespectful messageSolemn declaration

Synonyms

  • 慎— cautious, careful
  • 恭— respectful, reverent
  • 敬— respectful, reverent

Antonyms

  • 莽— rash, reckless
  • 粗— coarse, rough
  • 疏— careless, negligent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Please accept my sincere apologies (谨致歉意).
  • He spoke with careful words (谨言慎行).
  • I respectfully submit this report (谨呈此报告).
  • We must be cautious in our actions (行事要谨慎).

Collocations

  • Cautious and prudent(谨慎)
  • Respectfully submit(谨呈)
  • Sincere congratulations(谨贺)
  • Careful speech(谨言)
  • Respectful message(谨启)
  • Solemn declaration(谨告)

Idioms

  • Be cautious in words and prudent in deeds(谨言慎行)
  • Small and careful steps(谨小慎微)
  • Respectfully obey orders(谨遵台命)
  • Sincere congratulations(谨致贺忱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents the Confucian virtue of carefulness and respect in speech and conduct.
  • Often used in formal correspondence and documents to show deference and propriety.
  • Embodies the traditional value of thinking before speaking and acting with consideration.

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