Chinese
lěngjìng
Meaning: calm; cool-headed; composed
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

冷靜
冷
靜
冷静
冷
静

Example sentences

It is very important to stay calm when encountering an emergency.
他處事冷靜,從不慌張。
他处事冷静,从不慌张。
He handles matters calmly and never panics.
遇到困難時,我們應該冷靜應對。
遇到困难时,我们应该冷静应对。
When encountering difficulties, we should respond calmly.
遇到困難時,我們應該冷靜應對。
遇到困难时,我们应该冷静应对。
We should respond calmly when encountering difficulties.
做事不能太衝動,要冷靜思考。
做事不能太冲动,要冷静思考。
You shouldn't be too impulsive; you need to think calmly.
他表現出了少有的冷靜。
他表现出了少有的冷静。
He showed an unusual calmness.
在這生死的關頭,他依然保持冷靜。
在这生死的关头,他依然保持冷静。
At this critical moment of life and death, he still remained calm.
面對對手的公然挑釁,他保持了冷靜。
面对对手的公然挑衅,他保持了冷静。
Facing the opponent's open provocation, he remained calm.
他個性沉穩,處事冷靜。
他个性沉稳,处事冷静。
He has a steady personality and handles things calmly.
發生火警時,請大家冷靜疏散。
发生火警时,请大家冷静疏散。
In the event of a fire alarm, please evacuate calmly.

Usage Notes

Used to describe a state of being level-headed and not being swayed by emotions, especially in stressful situations.

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