瞻前顧後

zim1 cin4 gu3 hau6

lit. to look forward and back (idiom) · fig. to consider carefully; to weigh the pros and cons · fig. to be overcautious and indecisive

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. to look forward and back (idiom)
  2. fig. to consider carefully; to weigh the pros and cons
  3. fig. to be overcautious and indecisive

Written Forms

瞻前顧後Traditional · Main Form
瞻前顾后Alternate Form

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