remain calm in crisis; unflappable
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
to remain calm and composed in the face of sudden changes or crises; imperturbable
literaryDescribes someone who maintains composure during emergencies, upheavals, or unexpected changes. Often used to praise leadership qualities or emotional stability.
Zhè这
wèi位
jiāng将
jūn军
chǔ处
biàn变
bù不
jīng惊
，
zài在
zhàn战
chǎng场
shàng上
zhǐ指
huī挥
ruò若
dìng定
。
This general remained calm in the face of chaos, commanding with steady assurance on the battlefield.
Miàn面
duì对
tū突
rú如
qí其
lái来
de的
jīn金
róng融
wēi危
jī机
，
tā他
chǔ处
biàn变
bù不
jīng惊
，
xùn迅
sù速
zhì制
dìng定
le了
yìng应
duì对
cè策
lüè略
。
Facing the sudden financial crisis, he remained unflappable and quickly formulated response strategies.
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Yōu优
xiù秀
de的
lǐng领
dǎo导
zhě者
yīng应
gāi该
chǔ处
biàn变
bù不
jīng惊
，
zài在
wēi危
jī机
zhōng中
bǎo保
chí持
qīng清
xǐng醒
de的
tóu头
nǎo脑
。
Excellent leaders should remain calm in the face of upheaval, keeping a clear mind during crises.