谨言慎行
jǐn​yán​shèn​xíng

discreet in word and deed

  • created sense approved 谨言慎行/謹言慎行 · jǐn​yán​shèn​xíng · discreet in word and deed — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    谨言慎行 / 謹言慎行

    jǐn​yán​shèn​xíng

    discreet in word and deed

    To be cautious and prudent in what one says and how one acts.

    谨言 (literal) → 谨言/謹言 · jǐn​yán · to speak cautiously 慎行 (literal) → 慎行 · shèn​xíng · to act cautiously

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