Definition
沉默寡言 is a four-character idiom describing someone who is quiet by nature and speaks very little. The literal meaning is 'silent, few words.' It is used as a predicate or attribute to characterize a person's reserved, taciturn personality, often implying thoughtfulness rather than rudeness. You can use it to describe someone who is introverted or not talkative.
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reticenttaciturnquiet and reserved
Examples
- 沉默寡言，。Tā yíxiàng chén mò guǎ yán, kāihuì shí hěn shǎo fāyán.He has always been reticent and rarely speaks at meetings.
- 沉默寡言，。Bié kàn tā chén mò guǎ yán, qíshí xīnli shénme dōu qīngchu.Although he is taciturn, he actually knows everything in his heart.
- 沉默寡言，。Tā cóng xiǎo xìnggé chén mò guǎ yán, bú tài xǐhuan shèjiāo.She has been reserved since childhood and doesn't really enjoy socializing.
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