Chinese word

冷静

Pronunciation

Pinyinlěng jìng

Meaning

  • adjectivecalm

Example

遇到问题时，他仍然很冷静。yù dào wèn tí shí tā réng rán hěn lěng jìng

When he encounters a problem, he remains calm.

Illustration for 冷静 (calm)

More examples

在紧急情况下，保持冷静很重要。zài jǐn jí qíng kuàng xià bǎo chí lěng jìng hěn zhòng yào

In an emergency, it is important to stay calm.

Core concept

A mind that stays steady under pressure, keeping emotion from taking over judgment.

Common phrases

  • 保持冷静bǎo chí lěng jìng

    stay calm

  • 冷静下来lěng jìng xià lái

    calm down

  • 冷静思考lěng jìng sī kǎo

    think calmly

Similar words

平静píng jìng: Being calm and peaceful in one's feelings or surroundings, without agitation.
沉着chén zhuó: Remaining composed and acting carefully in important or urgent situations.
稳重wěn zhòng: Having a steady, mature manner and not acting or speaking carelessly.

Definition in Chinese

在压力或争执中保持情绪稳定、理性思考，不被急躁或恐慌支配，能做出恰当判断。zài yā lì huò zhēng zhí zhōng bǎo chí qíng xù wěn dìng lǐ xìng sī kǎo bú bèi jí zào huò kǒng huāng zhī pèi néng zuò chū qià dàng pàn duàn

Word origin

冷 (lěng, "cold") + 静 (jìng, "quiet") forms a compound that pictures emotional heat settling into stillness.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, 冷静一点 (lěngjìng yìdiǎn, "a little calmer") can sound like a sharp command, while 请先冷静一下 (qǐng xiān lěngjìng yíxià, "please settle down first") sounds more considerate.

Other meanings

  • composedadjective
  • sereneadjective

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