🇬🇧🇨🇳 cautious - 谨慎 : English Lesson

Meaning of "cautious" ("谨慎"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

If you are cautious, you act like a super-careful detective: you think before you move, you check for danger or mistakes, and you don’t rush into doing something until you’re pretty sure it’s safe and smart.

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The cautious robot read the instruction "Do not press red button" and decided not to press any buttons ever again, including the "on" button.

My cautious grandpa wears sunscreen to open the fridge because he says the light in there looks "a little too bright."

I was so cautious about my spelling test that I even tried to spell the word "banana" in my sleep—and I still added an extra "na."

Our cautious cat looked both ways before jumping on the table to steal the chicken.

Owls are known for acting cautious in the wild—they swivel their heads, listen carefully, and check all around them before swooping down for a snack.

A cautious hiker stepped onto an old rope bridge. Each cautious step made the boards creak. She leaned back, cautious of the loose plank, and reached for the rail. Her cautious breath slowed as wind passed. One careful final step, the bridge held. She smiled, relief warming her chest, thankful for being cautious.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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