bù​gǒu​yán​xiào

serious and reserved

Senses

不苟言笑 bù​gǒu​yán​xiào serious and reserved

serious in speech and manner; not speaking or laughing casually; often used to describe someone who is dignified, stern, or unapproachable

References

synonym 一本正经/一本正經 不苟言笑/不苟言笑
synonym 不苟言谈/不苟言談 不苟言笑/不苟言笑