坦然 (tǎn rán) — calm, composed, unperturbed
Definition
坦然 focuses on an inner attitude of openness and acceptance (坦然接受, 坦然面对) rather than the cool-headed composure of 冷静 or the steadiness of 沉着.
adjective
calmcomposedunperturbed
Examples
- ，坦然。Miàn duì pī píng, tā tǎn rán jiē shòu.He calmly accepted the criticism.
- 坦然。Tā tǎn rán dì chéng rèn le zì jǐ de bù zú.She frankly admitted her shortcomings.
- ，坦然。Wú lùn jié guǒ rú hé, tā dōu néng tǎn rán miàn duì.No matter the outcome, he can face it calmly.
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