Definition
安静 (ān jìng) is the everyday word for 'quiet' — describing a place or moment without noise. 平静 (píng jìng) focuses on a calm, tranquil state, often for water, sea, or emotions. 静 (jìng) is a more literary component meaning 'still, quiet', rarely used alone as an adjective.
adjective
quietpeacefulcalm
Examples
- 安静，。Zhèlǐ hěn ān jìng, shìhé kàn shū.It's very quiet here, suitable for reading.
- 安静，。Qǐng dàjiā ān jìng yíxià, wǒ yào shàng kè le.Please quiet down everyone, I'm about to start class.
- 安静。Tā ān jìng de zuò zài shāfā shàng.He sat quietly on the sofa.
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