aloof; detached; transcendent
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Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesadjective
detached; aloof; not taking sides
formalOften used to describe a person's attitude of staying above mundane conflicts or worldly affairs. Has a slightly formal and positive connotation, implying wisdom or spiritual freedom.
Miàn面
duì对
jī激
liè烈
de的
zhēng争
lùn论
，
tā他
shǐ始
zhōng终
bǎo保
chí持
zhe着
chāo超
rán然
de的
tài态
dù度
。
In the face of heated debate, he maintained a detached attitude.
Shī诗
rén人
xiàng向
wǎng往
chāo超
rán然
wù物
wài外
de的
shēng生
huó活
。
The poet yearned for a life detached from worldly affairs.
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Tā他
zài在
gōng公
sī司
pài派
xì系
dòu斗
zhēng争
zhōng中
xiǎn显
dé得
chāo超
rán然
bù不
qún群
。
He appeared aloof and above the factional struggles within the company.
Lǎo老
xiān先
sheng生
tuì退
xiū休
hòu后
，
guò过
zhe着
yī一
zhǒng种
chāo超
rán然
zì自
dé得
de的
tián田
yuán园
shēng生
huó活
。
After retiring, the old gentleman lived a carefree and detached life in the countryside.
Zuò作
wéi为
cái裁
pàn判
，
nǐ你
bì必
xū须
cǎi采
qǔ取
chāo超
rán然
de的
lì立
chǎng场
。
As a referee, you must adopt a neutral and detached position.