泰然自若
泰然自若 (tài rán zì ruò) literally means “calm naturally as before” and expresses “maintain perfect composure under pressure”. This idiom is used when describing situations involving success and perseverance.
Also searched as: tai ran zi ruo, tai ran zi ruo,泰然自若 meaning, 泰然自若 in english
Maintain perfect composure under pressure
Pronunciation: tài rán zì ruò Literal meaning: Calm naturally as before
Origin & Usage
泰然 is settled and expansive — 泰 is the Book of Changes hexagram for peace, heaven and earth in communication — and 自若 means being as one was. So the claim is not that the person is calm but that nothing about them has changed, which is a stricter test and observable from outside. People receiving bad news, being publicly criticised, or carrying on with something ordinary while a serious thing happens around them.
Examples
English: "Despite the chaos around her, the surgeon performed the procedure with perfect composure"
Chinese: 尽管周围一片混乱，外科医生仍然泰然自若地进行手术
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 泰然自若 mean in English?
泰然自若 (tài rán zì ruò) literally translates to “Calm naturally as before” and is used to express “Maintain perfect composure under pressure”. This Chinese idiom belongs to the Success & Perseverance category.
When is 泰然自若 used?
Situation: Despite the chaos around her, the surgeon performed the procedure with perfect composure
What is the pinyin for 泰然自若?
The pinyin pronunciation for 泰然自若 is “tài rán zì ruò”.