Definition
不露声色 is a four-character idiom (成语) that literally means 'not showing one's voice or expression' — a metaphorical way to say you keep your feelings, intentions, or reactions completely hidden. You use it when someone stays calm and neutral on the outside despite strong inner emotions. It's often used as a predicate or adverbial: 他∼地反对了提议 ('He opposed the proposal without showing it').
v.o.
not betraying one's feelings or intentionsto maintain a composedinscrutable demeanor
Examples
- 不露声色，。Tā tīng dào huài xiāoxi hòu yīrán bù lù shēng sè, ràng rén cāi bù tòu.He still showed no emotion after hearing the bad news, leaving everyone guessing.
- 不露声色。Tánpàn shí tā bù lù shēng sè de tíchū le zìjǐ de tiáojiàn.During the negotiation, she put forward her terms without revealing any feelings.
- ，不露声色，。Duìshǒu suīrán zháojí, tā què bù lù shēng sè, wēixiào yìngduì.Although his opponent was anxious, he showed no sign of it and responded with a smile.
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