look before and after; overcautious; indecisive
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesverb
to consider carefully before acting; to be prudent and thorough
Describes someone who is careful and thorough in planning, looking at all aspects before acting. Carries a neutral to positive connotation.
Tā他
zuò做
shì事
zǒng总
shì是
zhān瞻
qián前
gù顾
hòu后
，
kǎo考
lǜ虑
de得
fēi非
cháng常
zhōu周
quán全
。
He always looks before and after when doing things, considering everything very thoroughly.
Zuò做
zhè这
me么
dà大
de的
jué决
dìng定
，
zhān瞻
qián前
gù顾
hòu后
shì是
bì必
yào要
de的
。
When making such a big decision, it is necessary to look before and after carefully.
verb
to be overly cautious and indecisive; to hesitate due to excessive worries
Describes someone who worries too much about consequences (looking forward and backward) and cannot make decisions. Carries a negative connotation of excessive scruples.
Nǐ你
zǒng总
shì是
zhān瞻
qián前
gù顾
hòu后
，
cuò错
shī失
le了
hěn很
duō多
jī机
huì会
。
You are always overly cautious and have missed many opportunities.
Zuò做
shì事
bù不
néng能
zhān瞻
qián前
gù顾
hòu后
，
yào要
guǒ果
duàn断
yī一
xiē些
。
One cannot be indecisive when doing things; one must be more decisive.
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Tā他
zhān瞻
qián前
gù顾
hòu后
，
bàn半
tiān天
yě也
shuō说
bu不
chū出
yī一
jù句
huà话
。
He hesitated for a long time, unable to utter a single word.