粵

謹gan2言jin4慎san6行hang4

gan2 jin4 san6 hang4jǐn yán shèn xínginferred

English

  1. to be cautious with one's own words and actions

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 小心注意自己嘅言行

Examples

  • 公眾人物最好謹言慎行,符合大眾嘅期望。

    Public figures should be cautious with their words and actions to live up to public expectations.

  • 佢喺公司做咗好多年,一直都謹言慎行,深受同事尊重。

    Working in the company for many years, He always speaks and acts cautiously, and earns respect from colleagues.

Sources: rime-cantonese, synthesized, words.hk

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