Definition
静止 (jìng zhǐ) means 'to be still, motionless, static' — it specifically describes a lack of physical movement or change. 静 (jìng) is broader: it can mean 'quiet, calm' (e.g., a quiet room) or 'still' (e.g., 静止不动), but 静止 is more technical and focuses on the absence of motion. Use 静止 for objects that are not moving; use 静 for a state of calm or silence.
verb
to be stillto be motionlessto be static
Easily confused
- 精致jīng zhìsound-alikeexquisite, delicate, refined
- 径直jìng zhísound-alikedirectly; straight (without detours or hesitation)
Examples
- ，静止。Fēng tíng le, shùyè jìng zhǐ le.The wind stopped, and the leaves became still.
- ，静止。Zài tàikōng zhōng, yíqiè wùtǐ dōu jìng zhǐ bú dòng.In space, all objects are still and motionless.
- 静止。Tā yāoqiú mótè jìng zhǐ bú dòng.He asked the model to remain still.
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