从容

• Pinyin: cóng róng
• Desglose de hanzi: 从 = from/follow (here: unhurried); 容 = appearance, manner

Significado

Sereno y sin prisas; con aplomo.

Implies both mental composure and adequate time. A person who is 从容 handles situations smoothly without panic. Often used to describe demeanor in challenging situations, suggesting grace under pressure.

Ejemplos

1. 面对记者的尖锐提问，她从容应对，没有丝毫慌乱。
2. 他从容地收拾好行李，仿佛不是去赶飞机而是去散步。
3. 即使在最困难的时刻，她也保持着从容的微笑。

Guía de uso

Contexto: demeanor, character, description

Tono: positive

Correcto

• 他处事从容，从不手忙脚乱。(He handles things calmly and is never flustered.)
• 她从容地走上了舞台。(She walked onto the stage with composure.)

Incorrecto

• 他从容地慌张 (Contradictory — 从容 and 慌张 are opposites)

Origen e historia

Ancient usage where 从 meant 'unhurried' and 容 meant 'appearance/manner.' Together describing an easy, relaxed demeanor.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal