泰然自若

tàirán-zìruò
idiom #33,839

Meanings

  1. 1 calm and composed
  2. 2 self-possessed
  3. 3 showing no sign of nerves

Examples

Miànduì tūfā qíngkuàng, tā yīrán tàirán-zìruò.
Facing the sudden situation, he remained calm and composed.
Zài zhòngrén de zhùshì xià, tā tàirán-zìruò de zǒu shàng jiǎngtái.
Under everyone's gaze, she walked onto the stage with perfect composure.

Tips

usage
Used to praise someone's poise under pressure - emergencies, crowds, criticism. Compare with 镇定自若, which is nearly synonymous but emphasizes 'staying calm' rather than 'natural ease.'
memory
Break it down: 泰然 ('at peace') + 自若 ('as one's usual self') = behaving exactly as you normally would, no matter what's happening around you.

Stroke Order

tài
rán
ruò