不慎

• 拼音: bù shèn
• 汉字拆解: 不 = not; 慎 = 忄(heart) + 真 (true), meaning to be careful with one's heart/mind

含义

Careless; inadvertent; by accident. Indicates something done without proper caution.

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.

例句

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。

用法指南

语境: accidents, news, warnings

语气: cautionary

正确说法

• 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.)

错误说法

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

起源与历史

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

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal