以慎為鍵 yǐ shèn wéi jiàn

DEFINITIONS

  1. to take caution as the key (idiom); to proceed very carefully

CHARACTERS

以 yǐ by means of; thereby, therefore; consider as; in order to
慎 shèn act with care, be cautious
為 wéi do, handle, govern, act; be
鍵 jiàn door bolt, lock bolt; key