calm; composed; imperturbable
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
calm and composed; imperturbable; showing no sign of nervousness
Often used in set phrases such as 处之泰然 (to remain calm in the face of adversity) and 泰然自若 (to be self-possessed). While usable alone, it most commonly appears in these idiomatic expressions.
Miàn面
duì对
kùn困
nán难
，
tā他
tài泰
rán然
chǔ处
zhī之
。
In the face of difficulties, he remained perfectly calm.
Jí即
shǐ使
yù遇
dào到
wēi危
xiǎn险
，
tā他
yī依
rán然
tài泰
rán然
zì自
ruò若
。
Even when encountering danger, he remained as calm as ever.
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Chǔ处
zhī之
tài泰
rán然
shì是
yī一
zhǒng种
nán难
dé得
de的
pǐn品
zhì质
。
Remaining imperturbable is a rare quality.
Tā他
duì对
bié别
rén人
de的
pī批
píng评
zǒng总
shì是
tài泰
rán然
chǔ处
zhī之
。
He always takes others' criticism with complete composure.