不苟言笑
bù​gǒu​yán​xiào

serious and reserved

  • created sense approved 不苟言笑 · bù​gǒu​yán​xiào · serious and reserved — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    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

    不苟 (literal) → 不苟 · bù​gǒu · conscientious 言 (literal) → 言 · yán · speech 笑 (literal) → 笑 · xiào · to smile or laugh

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