沉着

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 遇到危险时，他依然很沉着。▶ —
   Even in danger, he remained composed.
2. 她沉着地回答了每个问题。▶ —
   She answered every question calmly.

Collocations

Mnemonic

沉 chén "to sink, settle" + 着 zhuó "to attach, settle": the mind settled and steady, i.e. composed, calm under pressure. 沉着冷静 = calm and collected. Polyphone: 着 is zhuó "to attach" (沉着), zhe (progressive, 看着), zháo "to catch" (着火); here it is zhuó.

Related

Quick check

1. Which is closest to 沉着?

   • 冷静 (calm)
   • 慌张 (flustered)
   • 热闹 (lively)
   • 粗糙 (coarse)