Definition
冷峻 describes a person's expression, demeanor, or tone that is cold, stern, and serious — like someone who doesn't smile easily and gives off an intimidating or unapproachable vibe. It's stronger than just 'cold' (冷) and implies a deliberate, almost harsh seriousness. You'll see it in literary descriptions of characters, leaders, or artists' styles.
s.v.
cold and stern (of expression, demeanor, or tone)grave and forbidding
Examples
- 冷峻，。Tā de mùguāng lěng jùn ér jiāndìng, ràng rén bù gǎn zhíshì.His gaze was cold and resolute, making people afraid to look directly at him.
- 冷峻，。Zhè wèi zuòjiā de wénfēng lěng jùn, hěn shǎo liúlù gǎnqíng.This writer's style is cold and severe, rarely showing emotion.
- ，冷峻。Miàn duì pīpíng, tā shǐzhōng bǎochí zhe lěng jùn de biǎoqíng.Faced with criticism, he maintained a cold and stern expression throughout.
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