克己慎行 — “To restrain oneself and act cautiously”
克己慎行 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to restrain oneself and act cautiously”. To exercise self-control and prudence in one's actions. Literally, “restrain oneself and act cautiously”.
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克己慎行 Pronunciation and Pinyin
克己慎行 Character Breakdown
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一个真正有修养的人，总是懂得克己慎行，不轻易放纵自己的欲望。
A truly cultivated person always knows how to restrain themselves and act cautiously, not easily indulging their desires.
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Open the tool →Questions about 克己慎行
What does 克己慎行 mean?
克己慎行 (kè jǐ shèn xíng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to restrain oneself and act cautiously”.
How do you pronounce 克己慎行?
克己慎行 is pronounced kè jǐ shèn xíng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 克己慎行 literally mean?
Literally, 克己慎行 means “restrain oneself and act cautiously”. It is used to mean “to restrain oneself and act cautiously”.
What is the Chinese definition of 克己慎行?
克己：克制自己；慎：谨慎。约束自己，小心做事。