Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Calm and composed: A state of being peaceful, quiet, and self-controlled, especially in difficult or stressful situations. It implies a deep, steady, and unruffled demeanor.
   • Serene and quiet: Characterized by a quiet and subdued manner, not loud or agitated.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Cô ấy luôn giữ được thái độ trầm tĩnh. (She always maintains a calm and composed attitude.)
  • Anh ấy trả lời một cách trầm tĩnh trước mọi chất vấn. (He answered in a calm manner to all inquiries.)
  • Khu phố trở nên trầm tĩnh vào ban đêm. (The neighborhood becomes quiet at night.)

Advanced Usage

• Used to describe a person's character or a stable, peaceful atmosphere.
  • Một con người trầm tĩnh. (A calm and collected person.)
  • Bầu không khí trầm tĩnh của thư viện. (The serene atmosphere of the library.)

Variants and Related Words

• Trầm lặng (adj): Quiet, reserved, often implying silence and introspection.

  • Anh ấy là người trầm lặng, ít nói. (He is a quiet, reserved person who speaks little.)

• Bình tĩnh (adj): Calm, cool-headed, specifically emphasizing not panicking.

  • Hãy bình tĩnh và suy nghĩ thấu đáo. (Stay calm and think it through carefully.)

Synonyms

• Composed: Having one's feelings under control.
• Serene: Calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
• Placid: Not easily upset or excited.

Related Idioms

• Giữ được trầm tĩnh: To keep one's composure.
  • Dù bị khiêu khích, anh ấy vẫn giữ được trầm tĩnh. (Even though he was provoked, he still kept his composure.)