Definition
慎重 means 'cautious, prudent' with a serious, deliberate tone — used for important decisions or matters. It is more formal and weighty than 仔细/细心 (attentiveness to details) and similar to 谨慎 but often implies higher stakes. 精心 emphasizes meticulous effort; 小心翼翼 describes a cautious, almost nervous manner.
adjective
cautiouscarefulprudent
Examples
- 慎重。Zuò juédìng zhīqián yídìng yào shèn zhòng kǎolǜ.Be sure to consider it carefully before making a decision.
- 慎重，。Tā duìdài gōngzuò fēicháng shèn zhòng, cóng bù mǎhu.He is very cautious with his work and never sloppy.
- ，慎重。Zhè jiàn shì guānxì dào gōngsī wèilái, bìxū shèn zhòng chǔlǐ.This matter concerns the company's future and must be handled prudently.
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