cautious; prudent; careful
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
cautious; prudent; careful; circumspect
literaryLiterary term used to describe someone who is careful and proper in behavior or speech. Often used in formal writing or historical contexts to describe officials or scholarly conduct.
Tā他
wéi为
rén人
jǐn谨
chì饬
，
cóng从
bù不
qīng轻
yì易
fā发
biǎo表
yì意
jiàn见
。
He is a cautious person by nature, never expressing opinions lightly.
Zhè这
wèi位
guān官
yuán员
sù素
lái来
jǐn谨
chì饬
，
yīn因
cǐ此
shēn深
dé得
huáng皇
dì帝
xìn信
rèn任
。
This official has always been prudent, thus winning the emperor's deep trust.
Show 1 more exampleShow fewer examples
Wén文
zhāng章
fēng风
gé格
jǐn谨
chì饬
，
yòng用
cí词
kǎo考
jiū究
。
The writing style is careful and refined, with exquisite word choice.