静止 (jìng zhǐ) — to be still, to be motionless, to be static
Definition
A verb meaning 'to be still / motionless', focusing on the absence of movement. Unlike 静 (an adjective describing a calm, quiet state), 静止 emphasizes that something has stopped moving.
verb
to be stillto be motionlessto be static
Examples
- ，静止。Fēng tíng le, shù yè jìng zhǐ le.The wind stopped, and the leaves became still.
- ，静止。Zài tài kōng zhōng, yí qiè wù tǐ dōu jìng zhǐ bú dòng.In space, all objects are still and motionless.
- 静止。Tā yāo qiú mó tè jìng zhǐ bú dòng.He asked the model to remain still.
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