慎

昚
shèn
忄 + 真

Definitions

shèn (adjective) careful; cautious

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 忄 represents the meaning and 真 represents the sound. Simplified form of 昚.

Semantic: 忄 Phonetic: 真

About

The character 慎 (shèn) is a phono-semantic compound. Its left side features the heart radical 忄 (xīn), indicating a connection to inner states or emotions. The right side, 真 (zhēn), means "true" or "genuine" and primarily provides the phonetic element while also hinting at earnestness. Overall, 慎 conveys caution, carefulness, and prudence in thought and action. It describes a vigilant, deliberate approach meant to avoid errors or offense.

Example Sentences Hide

他做事很谨慎。

Ta zuò shì hěn jǐn shèn.

He is very cautious in doing things.

我们应当慎重考虑。

Wǒ men yīng dāng shèn zhòng kǎo lǜ.

We should consider it prudently.

在公共场合要慎言。

Zài gōng gòng chǎng hé yào shèn yán.

One should be cautious in speech in public places.

投资需要谨慎决策。

Tóu zī xū yào jǐn shèn jué cè.

Investment requires cautious decision-making.

她谨慎地选择了答案。

Tā jǐn shèn de xuǎn zé le dá àn.

She cautiously selected the answer.

处理这个问题必须慎重。

Chǔ lǐ zhè ge wèn tí bì xū shèn zhòng.

Handling this problem must be done prudently.

慎独是修养的重要方面。

Shèn dú shì xiū yǎng de zhòng yào fāng miàn.

Being cautious when alone is an important aspect of self-cultivation.

在签署合同前务必谨慎审查。

Zài qiān shǔ hé tóng qián wù bì jǐn shèn shěn chá.

Before signing the contract, be sure to review it cautiously.

Related Characters

Component: 忄

情 性 快 怕 惊 怀 怪 慢 忙 懂 惯 恨 恰 忆

Component: 真

镇 填 颠 滇 嗔 缜 稹 阗 瞋 鎮 禛 顛 蹎 㐤

Example Words

谨慎 不慎 审慎 慎入 慎言 慎重 慎密 慎独 慎终追远 戒慎 石原慎太郎 许慎