不苟言笑 [－－－－]

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Definitions (Wiktionary)
  1. phrase, idiomatic
    reserved; reticent; taciturn; sober; sedate
Definitions (Kaifangcidian)
  1. （沒有對應漢語詞彙）
Examples (粵典–words.hk)
  1. Cantonese
    老板虽然平时不苟言笑，但都系赏罚严明。
    老闆雖然平時不苟言笑，但都係賞罰嚴明。
    • Even though our boss pulls a long face even in his sleep, he is fair and square when dealing with employees.