"taciturn" in Chinese (Simplified)
沉默寡言不爱说话
Definition
一个沉默寡言的人很少说话，通常显得安静或内向。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Taciturn”是正式表达，形容天性就少言寡语的人，而非只是暂时沉默。常用于文艺或正式场合，不等同于“silent”或“quiet”，这些词语更为宽泛。
Examples
He is a taciturn person who rarely joins conversations.
他是个**沉默寡言**的人，很少参与谈话。
The new student seemed taciturn on his first day.
新来的学生第一天看起来很**沉默寡言**。
My grandfather was taciturn, but very kind.
我祖父**沉默寡言**，但很和善。
He’s not unfriendly—just taciturn by nature.
他不是不友好，只是天生**沉默寡言**。
During meetings, she remains taciturn unless asked directly.
开会时，除非被直接问到，她总是很**沉默寡言**。
People sometimes mistake his taciturn manner for arrogance.
人们有时会把他的**沉默寡言**误认为傲慢。