宁静 (níng jìng) — tranquil; serene; peaceful

Definition

宁静 (níng jìng) is a literary adjective for a deep, settled tranquility — often used for scenery, atmosphere, or nights. More elevated and written than 平静, and broader than 寂静 (which emphasizes absence of sound).

adjective
tranquilserenepeaceful

Examples

  • 宁静
    Qiū tiān de shù lín hěn níng jìng.
    The autumn forest is very serene.
  • 宁静
    Tā xǐ huan zài níng jìng de yè wǎn kàn shū.
    He likes to read on quiet nights.
  • 宁静
    Yǔ hòu de kōng qì gé wài níng jìng.
    The air after the rain is exceptionally tranquil.

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