thản nhiên
Definition
- Adjective:
- Calm, composed: Having a peaceful and untroubled state of mind, especially in a situation that might normally cause worry or excitement.
- Unruffled, unfazed: Not showing any emotional reaction, disturbance, or concern; appearing indifferent.
- Impassive: Deliberately maintaining a calm exterior, not revealing one's thoughts or feelings.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Anh ấy thản nhiên trả lời câu hỏi khó. (He calmly answered the difficult question.)
- Cô ấy nghe tin dữ với vẻ mặt thản nhiên. (She heard the bad news with an unruffled expression.)
- Mọi người đều lo lắng, chỉ có nó là thản nhiên. (Everyone was worried, only he remained unfazed.)
Advanced Usage
- Used to describe an attitude or demeanor that is notably undisturbed, sometimes to the point of seeming detached or indifferent to what is happening.
- Often implies a conscious or natural control over one's emotions rather than a lack of feeling.
Variants and Related Words
- Bình thản (adj): serene, tranquil; emphasizes inner peace and acceptance.
- Bà ấy đón nhận bệnh tật với tâm thế bình thản. (She accepted her illness with a serene mindset.)
- Điềm nhiên (adj): composed, unperturbed; very similar to "thản nhiên," often used interchangeably.
- Ông chủ điềm nhiên phớt lờ những lời chỉ trích. (The boss composedly ignored the criticism.)
Synonyms
- Calm: Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions.
- Composed: Having one's feelings and expression under control.
- Nonchalant: Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.
- Impassive: Not feeling or showing emotion.
Related Idioms
- Thản nhiên như không: As calm as if nothing happened; completely unfazed.
- Sau vụ va chạm, tài xế bước ra thản nhiên như không. (After the collision, the driver stepped out as calm as if nothing had happened.)
- Thản nhiên đối mặt: To face (something) calmly.
- Cô ấy thản nhiên đối mặt với mọi thử thách. (She calmly faces every challenge.)
adj
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calm, unruffled
