Chinese word

从容不迫

Pronunciation

Pinyincóng róng bù pò

Meaning

  • idiomcalm and unhurried

Example

他在面试时从容不迫，回答得很清楚。tā zài miàn shì shí cóng róng bú pò huí dá de hěn qīng chǔ

During the interview, he was calm and unhurried and answered very clearly.

Illustration for 从容不迫 (calm and unhurried)

More examples

法庭上，证人被问及要点时显得从容不迫。fǎ tíng shàng zhèng rén bèi wèn jí yào diǎn shí xiǎn de cóng róng bú pò

In court, the witness seemed calm and unhurried when asked about the key points.

Core concept

Calm control that leaves room for orderly thought and action when pressure rises.

Common phrases

  • 从容不迫地发言cóng róng bú pò dì fā yán

    speak calmly

  • 在公众面前从容不迫zài gōng zhòng miàn qián cóng róng bú pò

    stay calm in public

Similar words

镇定自若zhèn dìng zì ruò: Stays unshaken when events become confusing, thinking clearly before taking action.
泰然自若tài rán zì ruò: Meets hardship or crisis with a peaceful, undisturbed attitude and no visible alarm.

Definition in Chinese

用来形容人在紧急或重要场合仍能冷静应对，言行沉稳、有条不紊。yòng lái xíng róng rén zài jǐn jí huò zhòng yào chǎng hé réng néng lěng jìng yìng duì yán xíng chén wěn yǒu tiáo bù wěn

Word origin

The idiom brings together 从容 (cóngróng, "composed and unhurried") and 不迫 (bùpò, "not pressed or hurried"), creating a compact picture of a person who is not pushed into haste.

Usage tips

  • The word usually evaluates visible conduct rather than a hidden mood, so a clear voice, orderly answers, or measured actions can support its use.

Other meanings

  • unflusteredidiom
  • at easeidiom

Opposites

Related words

  • 从容cóng róngcalmadjective
  • 从容自若cóng róng zì ruòcalm and self-possessedidiom

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