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Chinese

chénmò
Meaning: silence; silent; uncommunicative
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective, Verb

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Example sentences

他沉默了很久。
He remained silent for a long time.
沉默有時意味着反對。
Silence sometimes means opposition.
那個下流的笑話讓全桌的人都沉默了。
That vulgar joke left everyone at the table silent.
兩個人沉默地對視了幾秒,最後都笑了。
The two people quietly looked at each other for a few seconds and then laughed together.
智者不只懂得回答問題,也知道什麼時候應該保持沉默。
A wise person not only knows how to answer questions but also knows when to remain silent.

Usage Notes

Refers to a lack of speech or sound, or a person who does not talk much.

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