沉稳 (chén wěn) — steady, calm, unflustered
Definition
沉稳 describes a person's composed, unhurried manner under pressure — stronger than 稳重 (just 'prudent and steady'), more about temperament than 沉着 ('cool-headed in crisis'). Often paired with 可靠 or 干练 in praise.
adjective
steadycalmunflustered
Examples
- 沉稳。Tā duì dài gōng zuò fēi cháng chén wěn.He is very steady and calm in dealing with work.
- ，沉稳。Zài jǐn jí shí kè, tā xiǎn de shí fēn chén wěn.In a moment of emergency, she appeared very composed.
- 沉稳。Zhè wèi lǐng dǎo zuò shì chén wěn kě kào.This leader is steady and reliable in his work.
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