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沉密寡言
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沉密寡言

沉密寡言 — “Quiet and reserved”

沉密寡言 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Quiet and reserved”. Taciturn; not speaking much. Literally, “Profoundly silent and taciturn”.

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沉密寡言 Pronunciation and Pinyin

沉密寡言 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
沉
chén7sink, submerge, deep, calm
密
mì11Dense, close, secret
寡
guǎ14few, lacking, or widow
言
yán7speak, say, words

Example Sentence with 沉密寡言

他总是沉密寡言,只在必要时才开口说话。
He is always quiet and reserved, only speaking when necessary.

Idioms Related to 沉密寡言

Synonyms of 沉密寡言

  • chén沉mò默guǎ寡yán言silent and reticent

More idioms starting with 沉

  • chén沉bù不zhù住qì气unable to keep one's composure
  • chén沉yuān冤mò莫bái白deep injustice remains unredressed
  • chén沉yuān冤mò莫xuě雪grievous injustice that cannot be redressed
  • chén沉jǐ几guān观biàn变Calmly observe subtle changes
  • chén沉bó博jué绝lì丽profound, vast, and exquisite writing
  • chén沉hòu厚guǎ寡yán言Profound and taciturn
  • chén沉yín吟bù不jué决Ponder deeply, hesitate, unable to decide
  • chén沉yín吟bù不yǔ语pondering in silence
  • chén沉yín吟wèi未jué决Ponder and hesitate, unable to decide
  • chén沉yín吟zhāng章jù句Pondering literary works
  • chén沉shēng声jìng静qì气speaking in a low, calm voice
  • chén沉xīn心jìng静qì气settle down and focus

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Questions about 沉密寡言

What does 沉密寡言 mean?

沉密寡言 (chén mì guǎ yán) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Quiet and reserved”.

How do you pronounce 沉密寡言?

沉密寡言 is pronounced chén mì guǎ yán in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 沉密寡言 literally mean?

Literally, 沉密寡言 means “Profoundly silent and taciturn”. It is used to mean “Quiet and reserved”.

What is the Chinese definition of 沉密寡言?

犹沉默寡言。不声不响,很少说话。

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