shèn
adjective #18,407

Meanings

  1. 1 careful; cautious
  2. 2 prudent

Examples

Zuò juédìng yào shèn zhī yòu shèn.
When making decisions, be cautious and then more cautious.
Shèn yán shèn xíng.
Be careful with your words and actions.

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usage
is literary and usually appears in set phrases: 谨慎 (jǐnshèn, cautious), 慎重 (shènzhòng, careful/deliberate), (shènyán, careful with words). Rarely used alone in modern speech.

In Pop Culture

Shèn
Shen
League of Legends champion, the Eye of Twilight. A ninja tank from the Kinkou Order whose name (慎 = careful/prudent) fits his defensive, disciplined playstyle.

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