Definition
不动声色 is a four-character idiom (成语) meaning to stay calm and composed without showing any emotion or reaction, especially in a tense or unexpected situation. Literally 'not move voice or expression', it describes someone who handles things quietly and effectively without letting others know what they're thinking. You can use it as a verb phrase in the pattern Subject + 不动声色地 + Verb, or as a predicate with 地 adverbial.
v.p.
to maintain composure without revealing one's feelingsto keep a straight face and act calmly
Examples
- ，不动声色。Miànduì duìfāng de zhǐzé, tā bù dòng shēng sè de jìxù gōngzuò.Faced with the other party's accusations, he continued working without batting an eye.
- 不动声色。Jǐngchá bù dòng shēng sè de guānchá zhe xiányí rén de yì jǔ yí dòng.The police calmly observed every move of the suspect without showing any reaction.
- 不动声色，。Tánpàn zhōng tā shǐzhōng bù dòng shēng sè, ràng duìfāng mō bù qīng dǐpái.Throughout the negotiation he remained impassive, leaving the other side unable to read his hand.
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