超然 (chāo rán) — aloof, detached, transcendent

Definition

An elevated, literary adjective meaning 'aloof, transcendent' — rising above worldly concerns rather than being emotionally disengaged. Often used to describe a state of mind (心境) or attitude (态度).

adjective
aloofdetachedtranscendent

Examples

  • 超然
    Tā duì míng lì de tài dù fēi cháng chāo rán.
    His attitude toward fame and fortune is very detached.
  • 超然
    Zài luàn shì zhōng, tā shǐ zhōng bǎo chí chāo rán de xīn jìng.
    Amid chaotic times, he always maintained a transcendent state of mind.
  • 超然
    Zhè wèi yì shù jiā de fēng gé chāo rán tuō sú.
    This artist's style is aloof and free from vulgarity.

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