敏于事，慎于言 — “To be diligent and proactive in one's work”
敏于事，慎于言 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be diligent and proactive in one's work”. And cautious and thoughtful in one's words. Literally, “Quick in deeds, cautious in words”.
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Example Sentence with 敏于事，慎于言
他在工作中总是敏于事，慎于言，因此深得同事们的信赖和尊重。
He is always diligent in his work and prudent in his speech, thus earning the trust and respect of his colleagues.
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What does 敏于事，慎于言 mean?
敏于事，慎于言 (mǐn yú shì ， shèn yú yán) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be diligent and proactive in one's work”.
How do you pronounce 敏于事，慎于言?
敏于事，慎于言 is pronounced mǐn yú shì ， shèn yú yán in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 敏于事，慎于言 literally mean?
Literally, 敏于事，慎于言 means “Quick in deeds, cautious in words”. It is used to mean “to be diligent and proactive in one's work”.
What is the Chinese definition of 敏于事，慎于言?
敏：奋勉，慎：小心。办事勤勉，说话谨慎。