持重

chízhòng
  1. prudent; cautious
  2. to be in charge of ritual ceremonies
  3. to hold an important office

CEDICT

prudent; cautious

Wiktionary

  1. 主持宗庙、社稷等祭祀之事。
  2. 担负重任。
  3. 行事稳重，举止不轻躁。

重編國語辭典

Entry Composition

1 持 chí
  1. to hold
  2. to grasp
  3. to support
  4. to maintain
  5. to persevere
  6. to manage
  7. to run (i.e. administer)
  8. to control
2 重 zhòng
  1. heavy
  2. serious
  3. to attach importance to

Containing this entry

老成持重 lǎochéngchízhòng
  1. old and wise
  2. experienced and knowledgeable

Related entries

审慎 shěnshèn prudent; cautious