沉稳

chén wěn

HSK 7–9

Meaning

steady
calm
unflustered

Definition

指人的性格、举止沉着稳重，不浮躁。

Describes a person's character and demeanor as calm, steady, and not impetuous.

Usage

常用于形容人的性格、态度或做事风格。

Often used to describe a person's character, attitude, or style of doing things.

Examples

1 他做事非常沉稳，从不慌乱。 (He is very composed in doing things and never panics.)
2 她的沉稳性格让她在危机中保持冷静。 (Her steady personality keeps her calm in crises.)
3 这位领导人的沉稳讲话赢得了大家的信任。 (The leader's calm speech won everyone's trust.)
4 面对压力，他表现得十分沉稳。 (Facing pressure, he behaved very steadily.)
5 沉稳的语气让人感到安心。 (A calm tone of voice makes people feel reassured.)

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