慎重

shènzhòng

adjective HSK 7 #10,365

Meanings

1 cautious; prudent
2 careful; discreet

Characters

careful; cautious

weighty; serious

Careful and serious — cautious, prudent.

Examples

这件事你要慎重考虑。

Zhè jiàn shì nǐ yào shènzhòng kǎolǜ.

You should consider this matter carefully.

做决定之前一定要慎重。

Zuò juédìng zhīqián yīdìng yào shènzhòng.

You must be cautious before making a decision.

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.

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