沉默不代表我没话说
[chén mò bù dài biăo wŏ méi huà shuō]
Meaning “silence doesn’t mean I have nothing to say,” highlights introspection versus verbal communication. Someone choosing silence may actually have a lot to say; it just doesn’t translate outward expression. Instead of being misunderstood as having nothing important or interesting, silence here implies contemplation before speaking, reserved but not lacking voice or opinion, and it might be linked to wisdom in selecting one’s battles.