prudent; cautious; careful; serious
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesadjective
prudent; cautious; careful; solemn
formalEmphasizes careful consideration and seriousness in decision-making or attitude. Often used in formal or serious contexts.
Zhè这
shì是
yī一
gè个
zhòng重
dà大
de的
jué决
dìng定
，
wǒ我
men们
bì必
xū须
shèn慎
zhòng重
kǎo考
lǜ虑
。
This is a major decision; we must consider it carefully.
Tā他
duì对
dài待
gōng工
zuò作
de的
tài态
dù度
fēi非
cháng常
shèn慎
zhòng重
。
His attitude towards work is very serious and cautious.
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Tóu投
zī资
yǒu有
fēng风
xiǎn险
，
qǐng请
shèn慎
zhòng重
xuǎn选
zé择
。
Investing involves risks; please choose prudently.
Tā他
zài在
fā发
yán言
qián前
zǒng总
shì是
hěn很
shèn慎
zhòng重
dì地
zǔ组
zhī织
yǔ语
yán言
。
He always organizes his words very carefully before speaking.
Liǎng两
guó国
jiāng将
jiù就
cǐ此
shì事
jìn进
xíng行
shèn慎
zhòng重
cuō磋
shāng商
。
The two countries will engage in prudent consultations on this matter.