不慎

• Pinyin: bù shèn
• Desglose de hanzi: 不 = not; 慎 = 忄(heart) + 真 (true), meaning to be careful with one's heart/mind

Significado

por descuido; inadvertidamente; por accidente (con falta de cautela)

A formal way to describe actions done carelessly or without due attention, often leading to negative consequences. Common in news reports, accident descriptions, and formal apologies.

Ejemplos

1. 因操作不慎，他的手指被机器夹伤了。
2. 驾驶员因不慎驾驶造成了这起交通事故。
3. 稍有不慎，多年的努力就可能付诸东流。

Guía de uso

Contexto: accidents, news, warnings

Tono: cautionary

Correcto

• 用火不慎可能引发火灾。(Careless use of fire may cause a fire.)
• 言语不慎，得罪了不少人。(Careless words offended quite a few people.)

Incorrecto

• 我不慎吃了一块蛋糕。(For casual accidents, just describe it normally — 不慎 implies more serious consequences)

Origen e historia

不 (not) + 慎 (careful, cautious). Meaning not being careful.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal