Definition
宁静 (níng jìng) means 'tranquil, serene' and is used for peaceful natural scenes or a calm atmosphere. It is more poetic than 平静 (calm, for water/mood) and less about silence than 寂静 (still, silent). 安宁 refers to social or mental peace, while 清静 emphasizes a quiet, undisturbed environment.
adjective
tranquilserenepeaceful
Examples
- 宁静。Qiūtiān de shùlín hěn níng jìng.The autumn forest is very serene.
- 宁静。Tā xǐhuan zài níng jìng de yèwǎn kàn shū.He likes to read on quiet nights.
- 宁静。Yǔ hòu de kōngqì géwài níng jìng.The air after the rain is exceptionally tranquil.
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