not show one's feelings; remain calm and composed
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesidiom
to not betray one's inner feelings; to maintain a calm demeanor; to keep a straight face
formalUsed to describe someone who remains outwardly calm and unflappable despite internal emotional turmoil, surprise, or stress. It implies self-control and composure.
Tīng听
dào到
zhè这
ge个
huài坏
xiāo消
xi息
，
tā他
bù不
dòng动
shēng声
sè色
de地
jì继
xù续
zhǔ主
chí持
huì会
yì议
。
Upon hearing the bad news, he continued to chair the meeting without showing any emotion.
Miàn面
duì对
duì对
shǒu手
de的
tiǎo挑
xìn衅
，
tā他
zhǐ只
shì是
bù不
dòng动
shēng声
sè色
de地
xiào笑
le了
xiào笑
。
In the face of his opponent's provocation, he just smiled calmly without revealing his thoughts.
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Tā她
nèi内
xīn心
fēi非
cháng常
jī激
dòng动
，
dàn但
biǎo表
miàn面
shàng上
què却
bù不
dòng动
shēng声
sè色
。
She was very excited inside, but on the surface she remained composed.
Zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
liàn练
de的
zhēn侦
tàn探
zài在
shěn审
wèn问
shí时
zǒng总
shì是
bù不
dòng动
shēng声
sè色
，
ràng让
xián嫌
yí疑
rén人
zhuō捉
mo摸
bú不
tòu透
。
This seasoned detective always remains inscrutable during interrogations, leaving the suspect guessing.