Learn Hardcore Chinese: lěngjìng

冷静lěngjìnglěngjìng

calm

From Lesson 38:Applying for a job and attending an interview·Hardcore Chinese

Usages of lěngjìng

请qǐng　保持bǎochí　冷静lěngjìng。qǐng bǎochí lěngjìng.

Please remain calm.

面试miànshì　以前yǐqián　要yào　冷静lěngjìng。miànshì yǐqián yào lěngjìng.

You need to stay calm before the interview.

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