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Originating from a structural composition that integrates the heart radical with the component meaning "true", the character "慎" etymologically reflects an inward authenticity guiding outward behavior, initially conveying a sense of solemn mindfulness and deliberate discretion in classical texts. Over time, this foundational idea of heartfelt vigilance gradually narrowed from broader associations with reverence and thoughtful judgment to a more focused semantic range centered on prudence and careful action, while its graphic form has remained consistent in representing this cultivated attitude of caution.
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他做事很谨慎。
我们应当慎重考虑。
在公共场合要慎言。
投资需要谨慎决策。
她谨慎地选择了答案。
处理这个问题必须慎重。
慎独是修养的重要方面。
在签署合同前务必谨慎审查。