慎重 — meaning in English
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English meaning
- cautious adj Careful to avoid risk, mistakes, or danger.
- deliberate adjective Done on purpose; intentional.
- prudence noun Careful, sensible judgment, especially about practical matters and future risks.
- prudent adj Careful and sensible, especially about avoiding unnecessary risk.
- shy adj Nervous or uncomfortable around other people; reluctant to draw attention to oneself.
Senses
慎重 is used for these senses in English:
- prudence (uncountable) The quality or state of being prudent: circumspection and good judgment in knowing how best to act; (countable, archaic) an instance of this.
- prudent Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct.
- shy Cautious; wary; suspicious.
deliberate — full definition
- adjective Done on purpose; intentional.
- verb To think carefully about something before deciding.