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Helping you learn Chinese for free is our aim. This idiom and proverb series offers phrases with great depth and versatility. Let’s look at 「泰然自若」 and how to use it.

The featured idiom 「泰然自若」 is explained here, including its meaning and how to use it.

He didn’t take it seriously and looked normal. Describes being calm and composed in an emergency situation.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

tài rán zì ruò

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

taai3 yin4 ji6 yeuk6

Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.