矜持 (guān) — restrained; reserved (in demeanor)

Definición

矜持 (jīnchí) means 'reserved' in manner — holding back emotions, especially in social situations. It suggests deliberate self-restraint, not shyness.

adjective
restrainedreserved (in demeanor)

Ejemplos

  • 矜持
    Tā biǎo xiàn dé hěn guān, méi yǒu zhǔ dòng shuō huà.
    She behaved very reservedly, not initiating conversation.
  • 矜持
    Tā zài mò shēng rén miàn qián zǒng shì hěn guān.
    He is always very reserved in front of strangers.
  • 矜持
    Miàn shì shí yīng gāi bǎo chí guān, dàn bú yào jǐn zhāng.
    During an interview, you should remain reserved but not nervous.

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