to check; to exercise restraint
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Meanings
2 senses · 8 examplesverb
to check; to examine; to count and verify
Often used for checking inventory, verifying numbers, or inspecting items for correctness.
Chū出
fā发
qián前
，
qǐng请
zǐ仔
xì细
jiǎn检
diǎn点
yī一
xià下
xíng行
li李
。
Please carefully check your luggage before departure.
Tā他
zhèng正
zài在
jiǎn检
diǎn点
cāng仓
kù库
lǐ里
de的
huò货
wù物
。
He is checking the goods in the warehouse.
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Huì会
yì议
kāi开
shǐ始
qián前
yào要
jiǎn检
diǎn点
rén人
shù数
。
We need to count the number of people before the meeting starts.
Zhè这
shì是
zuì最
zhōng终
qīng清
dān单
，
qǐng请
nǐ你
jiǎn检
diǎn点
。
This is the final list, please verify it.
verb
to be cautious; to exercise restraint; to watch one's behavior
formalRefers to being careful about one's words and actions, especially in social situations or concerning one's habits.
Tā他
shuō说
huà话
xiàng向
lái来
shī失
yú于
jiǎn检
diǎn点
，
róng容
yì易
dé得
zuì罪
rén人
。
He is often careless with his words and easily offends people.
Táng糖
niào尿
bìng病
rén人
duì对
yǐn饮
shí食
yóu尤
yào要
duō多
jiā加
jiǎn检
diǎn点
。
Diabetics need to be especially cautious about their diet.
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Zuò作
wéi为
gōng公
zhòng众
rén人
wù物
，
yán言
xíng行
bì必
xū须
jiǎn检
diǎn点
。
As a public figure, one must watch one's words and actions.
Tā他
nián年
qīng轻
qì气
shèng盛
，
xíng行
wéi为
yǒu有
xiē些
bù不
gòu够
jiǎn检
diǎn点
。
He is young and impulsive, and his behavior is somewhat indiscreet.