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