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    Expressing 'cautious' with 谨慎 (jǐnshèn)

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    Manner & Method

    Structure

    谨慎 + Verb

    Explanation

    The adjective 谨慎 (jǐnshèn) means 'cautious' or 'prudent' and describes a careful, deliberate approach to actions or decisions. It implies being thoughtful and avoiding recklessness, and is often used as an adverbial modifier before verbs like 使用 (to use), 处理 (to handle), or 行事 (to act).

    Examples

    • 投资的时候一定要谨慎，不能冲动。

      tóuzī de shíhou yídìng yào jǐnshèn, bù néng chōngdòng.

      When investing, you must be cautious and not act impulsively.

    • 他做事一向非常谨慎，从不草率决定。

      tā zuòshì yíxiàng fēicháng jǐnshèn, cóng bù cǎoshuài juédìng.

      He has always been very cautious in doing things and never makes hasty decisions.

    • 请谨慎使用个人信息，注意保护隐私。

      qǐng jǐnshèn shǐyòng gèrén xìnxī, zhùyì bǎohù yǐnsī.

      Please use personal information cautiously and pay attention to protecting privacy.

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