HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
慎 — cautious, prudent
- Reading
- shèn
- Meaning
- cautious, prudent
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
慎 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is shèn and it means cautious, prudent. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
慎 appears in everyday chinese words such as 谨慎 (prudent, cautious), 不慎 (careless, inadvertently) and 慎重 (cautious, discreet).
Chinese words containing 慎
Frequently asked questions
What does 慎 mean in Chinese?
慎 means cautious, prudent in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 慎 read?
慎 is read shèn. Reading it inside real words — 谨慎 and 不慎 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 慎 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 慎 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 慎 in a word?
A common word containing 慎 is 谨慎 (jǐn shèn) — "prudent, cautious". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 慎 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 慎 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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