小心谨慎 cautious and prudent
Explanation
形容言行慎重，不敢疏忽。
Describes someone who is cautious and careful in their words and actions, and does not allow negligence.
Origin Story
西汉时期，霍光辅佐汉昭帝执政。他深知自己肩负着国家的重任，时刻不敢懈怠。无论是处理朝政还是处理私事，他都小心谨慎，一丝不苟。他常常告诫自己要为国家社稷着想，要对得起皇帝的信任，对得起百姓的期望。即使是微不足道的小事，他也要认真对待，力求做到最好。他的小心谨慎不仅赢得了皇帝和朝廷官员的赞赏，也赢得了百姓的爱戴。正是因为他的小心谨慎，西汉王朝才得以在动荡不安的年代保持相对的稳定和繁荣。
During the Western Han Dynasty, Huo Guang assisted Emperor Zhaodi in governing. He was always aware of his heavy responsibility to the country and never dared to be negligent. Whether dealing with state affairs or private matters, he was cautious and meticulous. He often cautioned himself to consider the country and the people, live up to the emperor's trust, and meet the people's expectations. Even with trivial matters, he treated them seriously and strived to do his best. His caution earned him not only the appreciation of the emperor and court officials but also the love of the people. It was because of his caution that the Western Han Dynasty was able to maintain relative stability and prosperity during those turbulent times.
Usage
用来形容人做事或说话非常小心谨慎，不敢疏忽。
Used to describe someone who is very cautious and careful in their actions or words, and does not dare to be negligent.
Examples
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他做事总是小心谨慎，从不马虎。
tā zuòshì zǒngshì xiǎoxīn jǐn shèn, cóng bù mǎhu.
He is always cautious and careful in his work, never careless.
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这次考试，我们要小心谨慎，认真对待。
zhè cì kǎoshì, wǒmen yào xiǎoxīn jǐn shèn, rènzhēn dàidài。
In this exam, we must be cautious and treat it seriously.