reserved; restrained; prim
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
dignified; solemn; restrained
formalDescribes a manner that is proper, serious, and composed, often associated with self-control and formality.
Tā他
zài在
wài外
jiāo交
chǎng场
hé合
zǒng总
shì是
biǎo表
xiàn现
dé得
fēi非
cháng常
jīn矜
chí持
。
He always conducts himself with great restraint at diplomatic events.
Zhè这
wèi位
fǎ法
guān官
shén神
tài态
jīn矜
chí持
chén沉
wěn稳
，
lìng令
rén人
sù肃
rán然
qǐ起
jìng敬
。
The judge's dignified and composed demeanor commands respect.
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Tā她
dài待
rén人
jiē接
wù物
jīn矜
chí持
bù不
gǒu苟
，
hěn很
yǒu有
dà大
jiā家
fēng风
fàn范
。
She is very proper and meticulous in her dealings with others, demonstrating great poise.
adjective
inhibited; self-conscious; awkwardly reserved
neutralDescribes a feeling of being overly cautious, nervous, or unnatural due to shyness or lack of confidence, often in a new situation.
Tā她
dì第
yī一
cì次
hé和
dǎo导
shī师
tán谈
huà话
，
xiǎn显
dé得
yǒu有
diǎn点
jīn矜
chí持
。
She seemed a bit self-conscious during her first conversation with her supervisor.
Gāng刚
kāi开
shǐ始
yuē约
huì会
shí时
，
shuāng双
fāng方
dōu都
yǒu有
xiē些
jīn矜
chí持
，
huà话
bù不
duō多
。
Both parties were somewhat reserved at the beginning of the date, not talking much.
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Bié别
tài太
jīn矜
chí持
le了
，
fàng放
sōng松
diǎn点
，
hé和
dà大
jiā家
yī一
qǐ起
wán玩
ba吧
。
Don't be so inhibited, relax and have fun with everyone.