静寂 (jìng jì) — quiet, tranquil, still

Definition

Literary, written word for profound quiet and stillness — stronger and more poetic than everyday 安静. Often used to describe a place or moment with no sound at all.

adjective

quiettranquilstill

Examples

静寂。
Yè wǎn de sēn lín yí piàn jìng jì.
The forest at night is completely quiet and still.
静寂，。
Jiào shì lǐ jìng jì wú shēng, dà jiā dōu zài rèn zhēn kǎo shì.
The classroom was silent and still; everyone was taking the exam seriously.
静寂。
Tā xǐ huan zài jìng jì de yè wǎn dú zì sàn bù.
He likes to take a solitary walk on quiet, tranquil nights.

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