不声不响 (bù shēng bù xiǎng) — quietly, without making a sound; stealthily
Definition
An idiomatic way to say 'without a sound or fuss' — quieter and more discreet than just 安静. Often used to praise someone who gets something done silently, or to hint at sneaky behavior.
idiom
quietlywithout making a soundstealthily
Examples
- 不声不响。Tā bù shēng bù xiǎng dì lí kāi le fáng jiān.He left the room quietly.
- 不声不响。Tā bù shēng bù xiǎng dì wán chéng le suǒ yǒu gōng zuò.She finished all the work without a fuss.
- 不声不响。Xiǎo tōu bù shēng bù xiǎng dì liū jìn le fáng zi.The thief sneaked into the house stealthily.
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