HSK · Level 57
105 words
Chinese word
静
Pronunciation
Pinyinjìng
Meaning
- adjectivequiet
Example
晚上这个街区很静，没有车声。wǎn shàng zhè ge jiē qū hěn jìng méi yǒu chē shēng
This neighborhood is very quiet at night, with no traffic noise.
More examples
会议开始前，教室里静得很。huì yì kāi shǐ qián jiào shì lǐ jìng de hěn
Before the meeting began, the classroom was very quiet.
Core concept
Stillness that leaves surroundings hushed and thoughts untroubled.
Common phrases
静得很jìng de hěn
very quiet
静的气氛jìng de qì fēn
quiet atmosphere
Similar words
安静ān jìng: Quiet because there is no disturbing noise around.
冷静lěng jìng: Emotionally calm and able to judge a situation clearly.
Definition in Chinese
声音少、没有嘈杂，指环境安宁或人心情平静，可以描述外界动静的缺乏或内心的平稳。shēng yīn shǎo méi yǒu cáo zá zhǐ huán jìng ān níng huò rén xīn qíng píng jìng ké yǐ miáo shù wài jiè dòng jìng de quē fá huò nèi xīn de píng wěn
Word origin
The modern form 静 (jìng, "quiet") is a simplified character inherited from the traditional written form, which has long represented the shared idea of still surroundings and inner composure.
Usage tips
- 请安静一点 (qǐng ānjìng yìdiǎn, "please be quieter") is a polite request, while 安静点 (ānjìng diǎn, "quiet down") is more direct and conversational.