坦然 (tǎn rán) — calm, composed, unperturbed

Definition

坦然 focuses on an inner attitude of openness and acceptance (坦然接受, 坦然面对) rather than the cool-headed composure of 冷静 or the steadiness of 沉着.

adjective

calmcomposedunperturbed

，坦然。
Miàn duì pī píng, tā tǎn rán jiē shòu.
He calmly accepted the criticism.
坦然。
Tā tǎn rán dì chéng rèn le zì jǐ de bù zú.
She frankly admitted her shortcomings.
，坦然。
Wú lùn jié guǒ rú hé, tā dōu néng tǎn rán miàn duì.
No matter the outcome, he can face it calmly.

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