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慎重

shènzhòng
adjective HSK 7-9 #10,365

Meanings

  1. 1 cautious; prudent
  2. 2 careful; discreet

Characters

慎
shèn
careful; cautious
重
zhòng
weighty; serious
Careful and serious - cautious, prudent.

Examples

HSK 3
他对待工作的态度非常慎重。
Tā duìdài gōngzuò de tàidu fēicháng shènzhòng.
His attitude toward work is very careful and deliberate.
HSK 4
这件事你要慎重考虑。
Zhè jiàn shì nǐ yào shènzhòng kǎolǜ.
You should consider this matter carefully.
HSK 4
做决定之前一定要慎重。
Zuò juédìng zhīqián yīdìng yào shènzhòng.
You must be cautious before making a decision.

Tips

usage
慎重 emphasizes thoughtfulness and gravity when facing important decisions. Compare: 小心 (careful - avoiding danger/mistakes), 谨慎 (close synonym, slightly more formal). Common pattern: 慎重考虑 (consider carefully), 慎重对待 (treat with caution).

Stroke Order

慎 shèn
重 zhòng