宁静 (níng jìng) — tranquil; serene; peaceful
Definition
宁静 (níng jìng) is a literary adjective for a deep, settled tranquility — often used for scenery, atmosphere, or nights. More elevated and written than 平静, and broader than 寂静 (which emphasizes absence of sound).
adjective
tranquilserenepeaceful
Examples
- 宁静。Qiū tiān de shù lín hěn níng jìng.The autumn forest is very serene.
- 宁静。Tā xǐ huan zài níng jìng de yè wǎn kàn shū.He likes to read on quiet nights.
- 宁静。Yǔ hòu de kōng qì gé wài níng jìng.The air after the rain is exceptionally tranquil.
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