恬静 (tián jìng) — peaceful; tranquil (of environment, atmosphere, or a person's demeanor)
Definition
Literary word for a quietly calm, undisturbed atmosphere or demeanor — stronger and more elegant than 安静, which just means 'quiet'. Often describes scenery or a person's expression.
adjective
peacefultranquil (of environment, atmosphere, or a person's demeanor)
Examples
- 恬静，。Zhè lǐ de huán jìng fēi cháng tián jìng, ràng rén xīn kuàng shén yí.The environment here is very peaceful, refreshing the mind and lifting the spirits.
- 恬静，。Tā liǎn shàng dài zhe tián jìng de wēi xiào, ràng rén gǎn dào hěn shū fu.She wore a tranquil smile on her face, making people feel very comfortable.
- 恬静，。Yè wǎn de hú biān yì cháng tián jìng, zhǐ yǒu fēng shēng hé chóng míng.The lakeside at night was unusually tranquil, with only the wind and insects singing.
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