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

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jǐn ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

谨 · jǐn

Cautious, careful, prudent;

respectful, reverent;

used to express formality and deference.

Cautious, careful, prudentrespectful, reverentused to express formality and deference.

Usage highlights

Cautious and prudentRespectfully inviteCareful in speechCareful in actionSolemnly declareRespectfully offer

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 疏— negligent, careless
  • 狂— wild, unrestrained

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Please accept this small gift (谨赠).
  • He is very cautious in his speech (谨言).
  • I respectfully invite you (谨请).
  • She is careful and meticulous in her work (谨严).

Collocations

  • Cautious and prudent(谨慎)
  • Respectfully invite(谨请)
  • Careful in speech(谨言)
  • Careful in action(谨行)
  • Solemnly declare(谨启)
  • Respectfully offer(谨献)

Idioms

  • Cautious in words and deeds(谨言慎行)
  • Small and careful steps(谨小慎微)
  • Solemnly promise(谨誓)
  • Respectfully congratulate(谨贺)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Reflects Confucian values of prudence, respect, and careful conduct in social interactions.
  • Often used in formal correspondence and ceremonial contexts to show deference.
  • Emphasizes the importance of thoughtful action and speech in traditional Chinese ethics.

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