谨言慎行 meaning in English
speak and act cautiously; be cautious with one's words and actions; be discreet in word and deed; be prudent in making statements and careful in personal conducts; mind one's p's and q's; watch your step and mind what you are saying
Examples
- Born in 1946 : plan ahead . proceed with caution
1946年出生者：提早订定计划。谨言慎行。 - Every preachers of every religion should act and preach appropriately
身为各个宗教的传道人更是要谨言慎行 - Born in 1962 : proceed with caution . watch out for back stabbers
1962年出生者：谨言慎行，小心背后遭人中伤。 - You ' ll have to mind your p ' s and q ' s if you want to give her a good impression
如果你想给她留下个好印象,就应该谨言慎行。 - Grant us to live chastely in word and act , that we may live a life of heroic virtue and not fall away from thy promised blessings
求赐我们谨言慎行，善度贞洁的生活，如此，生活于德行之中，我们将不会背离你所预许的福泽。