淡然 (dàn rán) — indifferent, unruffled, calmly detached
Definition
Describes a calm, unruffled emotional stance toward things that would normally affect one — indifferent without being hostile. Often used for how someone handles setbacks, praise, or criticism.
adjective
indifferentunruffledcalmly detached
Examples
- 淡然。Tā duì míng lì shí fēn dàn rán.He is very indifferent to fame and fortune.
- ，淡然。Miàn duì shī bài, tā dàn rán yí xiào.Facing failure, she gave a faint, indifferent smile.
- ，淡然。Wú lùn bié rén zěn me shuō, tā dōu dàn rán chǔ zhī.No matter what others say, he deals with it with calm indifference.
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