ruò若as ifwú无not haveqí其thatshì事matter
As if nothing had happened; to act unconcerned.
Literal meaning
as if (若) — not have (无) — that (其) — matter (事)
Origin
A classical four-character phrase.
Examples
Tā他fàn犯le了cuò错wù误，què却ruò若wú无qí其shì事。
He made a mistake, but acted as if nothing had happened.
Jí即shǐ使yù遇dào到le了kùn困nan难，tā她yě也ruò若wú无qí其shì事de地jì继xù续gōng工zuò作。
Even when faced with difficulties, she continued to work as if nothing had happened.
Usage & nuances
Often used to describe someone who is trying to hide their feelings or avoid responsibility.
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