cóng从leisurelyróng容composedbù不notpò迫hurried
Calm and unhurried; composed.
Literal meaning
leisurely (从) — composed (容) — not (不) — hurried (迫)
Origin
A classical four-character phrase describing a state of composure.
Examples
Tā cóngróng-búpò de wánchéng le rènwu.他从容不迫地完成了任务。
He completed the task calmly and unhurriedly.
Miàn duì kùnnan, yào cóngróng-búpò.面对困难，要从容不迫。
When facing difficulties, one should be calm and composed.
Usage & nuances
Describes a state of calmness and composure, especially in the face of pressure.
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