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慎权慎欲

English translation: Be careful in the use of power and in the indulgence of desire.

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Chinese term or phrase:	慎权慎欲
English translation:	Be careful in the use of power and in the indulgence of desire.
Entered by:	Francesca Cassini

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17:10 Mar 30, 2011

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Chinese term or phrase: 慎权慎欲

What is the meaning of 慎权慎欲? The text lists the 生产许可证工作人员守则:

遵纪守法，依法行政，保守秘密，诚实守信；坚持原则，秉公办事，忠于职守，尽职尽责；服务企业，高效快捷，谦虚谨慎、文明待人；作风正派，清正廉洁，自警自省，慎权慎欲。

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Be careful in the use of power and in the indulgence of desire.

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Be careful in the use of power and in the indulgence of desire.

Francis Fine

be prudent (careful) with the authorized power and desire

Philhughes

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2 hrs confidence:

be prudent (careful) with the authorized power and desire

Explanation:
Basically,
慎：谨慎： prudent, careful;
权：权力：power, authority, authorized power;
欲：欲望：desire, want.

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Note added at 2 hrs (2011-03-30 20:04:53 GMT)
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慎：谨慎、慎重（prudent）

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1 day56 mins confidence:

Be careful in the use of power and in the indulgence of desire.

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