B1 adjective Formal #3,000 most common 1 min read

从容

congrong /tsʰʊŋ˧˥ ʐʊŋ˧˥/

To be fromrong is to navigate life's challenges with poise and grace.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Refers to being calm and unhurried under pressure.
  • Implies a sense of confidence and control.
  • Often used to praise someone's stable character.

1) 概述:从容是一个带有褒义色彩的词汇,源于古汉语,意指言行举止不急躁、有条理。它不仅指动作上的缓慢,更强调心理上的稳定与自信,即所谓的“泰山崩于前而色不变”。

2) 用法:该词常作谓语或定语,有时也作状语(常加‘地’)。它既可以形容人的性格,也可以形容处理事情的过程或面对某种局面的态度。

3) 常见语境:多用于职场汇报、文学创作或评价他人的人格魅力。例如,在紧急任务中保持从容的人,通常被视为具备高抗压能力和领导力。

4) 近义词辨析:与‘镇定’相比,‘从容’更多了一份优雅与游刃有余的意味;与‘缓慢’相比,‘从容’强调的是心理素质,而非单纯的速度。

Examples

1

他从容地走上台开始演讲。

everyday

He walked onto the stage and began his speech with poise.

2

面对市场的变化,公司管理层表现得十分从容。

formal

The management team remained composed in the face of market changes.

3

别急,从容一点,慢慢来。

informal

Don't rush, be calm, take your time.

4

这种从容的生活态度值得我们学习。

academic

This leisurely and calm attitude toward life is worth learning.

Common Collocations

从容应对 handle with ease
神态从容 look composed
从容不迫 calm and unhurried

Common Phrases

从容不迫

calm and unhurried

从容自若

calm and composed

从容地生活

live a composed life

Often Confused With

从容 vs 镇定

Refers specifically to being steady and not panicking, often used in emergencies.

从容 vs 悠闲

Refers to being relaxed and having free time, lacking the sense of 'handling a task' present in '从容'.

Grammar Patterns

从容地 + 动词 表现得 + 从容 从容 + 名词(如:从容的态度)

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The word is formal to neutral. It is highly valued in professional and literary contexts. Avoid using it to describe physical speed alone; it must involve a mental state.


Common Mistakes

Students often use it to describe mere slowness. Remember that '从容' implies competence and confidence. Do not use it for negative situations like 'he was lazily (fromrong) late'.

Tips

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Use it to praise someone's composure

When someone handles a difficult task well without stress, use '从容' to compliment their maturity.

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Do not confuse with laziness

Ensure the context implies competence. If someone is slow because they are lazy, '从容' is not the right word.

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The ideal of the scholar

In traditional Chinese culture, the ability to remain '从容' is a hallmark of a refined gentleman (Junzi).

Word Origin

Derived from classical Chinese, '从' means to follow or comply, and '容' refers to appearance or manner. Together, it suggests a manner that follows the natural flow of things.

Cultural Context

Reflects the Confucian ideal of self-cultivation. A person who acts with '从容' is perceived as having mastered their inner self.

Memory Tip

Imagine a swan gliding on a lake: on the surface, it is '从容' (calm/graceful), while underneath, it is working hard.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

‘冷静’侧重于在突发状况下克制情绪、不冲动,而‘从容’则侧重于在处理复杂事务时表现出的那种游刃有余、不慌不忙的姿态。

可以,但它形容的慢不是因为迟钝,而是因为心中有底,表现出一种从容不迫的节奏感。

完全可以。‘从容’是一个书面语色彩较浓的词,用在演讲、文章或商务评价中非常得体。

最常见的反义词是‘慌乱’、‘仓促’或‘急促’,形容人在压力下乱了阵脚的状态。

Test Yourself

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面对突如其来的危机,他依然表现得十分___,很快就找到了解决方案。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 从容

从容体现了面对危机时的镇定与掌控能力。

multiple choice

下列哪个词最能体现‘从容’的含义?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 淡定

淡定与从容都强调心态的平和与稳定。

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请选出使用正确的句子

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 他从容地应对了面试官的难题。

从容通常用于形容人的行为或态度,应对难题是典型的从容表现。

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