jǐn
yán
shèn
xíng

idiom
common

Meaning of 谨言慎行

谨言慎行 means to be cautious and careful in what one says and does; to be discreet in speech and action. Pronounced jǐn yán shèn xíng.

  • to be cautious and careful in what one says and does; to be discreet in speech and action

Definitions & Examples

Lǐng
dǎo
gàn
yào
jǐn
yán
shèn
xíng
 
shēn
zuò
 

Leading cadres must be cautious in their words and actions, setting an example through their own conduct.

Zài
zhè
zhǒng
mǐn
gǎn
shí
 
men
gèng
yīng
gāi
jǐn
yán
shèn
xíng
 

During such a sensitive period, we should be even more careful about what we say and do.

wéi
rén
diào
 
jǐn
yán
shèn
xíng
 
shēn
tóng
shì
men
de
xìn
rèn
 

He keeps a low profile, is discreet in speech and action, and has earned the deep trust of his colleagues.