1 One careless move and the whole game is lost. (idiom)
以慎为键
yǐ shèn wéi jiàn
1 to take caution as the key (idiom); to proceed very carefully
以示警戒
yǐ shì jǐng jiè
1 to serve as a warning (idiom)
小心谨慎
xiǎo xīn jǐn shèn
1 cautious and timid (idiom); prudent
2 careful
慎重其事
shèn zhòng qí shì
1 to treat a matter with due consideration (idiom)
戒奢崇俭
jiè shē chóng jiǎn
1 to refrain from high standard of living (idiom)
戒骄戒躁
jiè jiāo jiè zào
1 to guard against pride and impatience (idiom); to remain modest and keep cool
言者无罪,闻者足戒
yán zhě wú zuì , wén zhě zú jiè
1 don't blame the speaker, take note of his warning (idiom); an exhortation to speak one's mind without fear of reprisals, and with the expectation of being taken seriously
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