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March 24, 2026
恬tián(tian2)
The character 恬 (tián) conveys a sense of calmness and tranquility. It is often used to describe a peaceful state of mind or an environment that is quiet and serene. In various contexts, it can refer to both emotional tranquility and physical quietness.
Strokes9Radical忄Frequency#37380DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of tranquility is highly valued and often associated with traditional practices like Tai Chi and meditation, which aim to cultivate inner peace and harmony.
Memory Tip
Imagine a serene scene in nature where everything is peaceful. The character 恬 can be visualized as a peaceful landscape, with the 'heart' (心) component indicating calmness deep within. Picture a calm, quiet lake to remember that 'tián' sounds like 'tian' in 'tranquil'.
Meanings of 恬
tián(tian2)
1calm, peaceful; quiet, tranquil
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About 恬
恬Simplified
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AI Study Notes for 恬
Quick Contrast
恬 (tián) vs 宁 (níng) — choose 恬 for a focus on tranquility and calmness, while 宁 emphasizes peace and serenity.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a serene scene in nature where everything is peaceful. The character 恬 can be visualized as a peaceful landscape, with the 'heart' (心) component indicating calmness deep within. Picture a calm, quiet lake to remember that 'tián' sounds like 'tian' in 'tranquil'.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include mispronouncing the tone; remember it is a second tone (tián). This word is more formal and is typically used in written language or polite conversation. It often collocates with words like '宁静' (níngjìng - serene) to intensify the sense of calm.
HSK Study Tips
Although 恬 is not in the official HSK levels, it connects with words related to emotions and states of being, such as 安静 (ānjìng - quiet) and 平静 (píngjìng - calm). Focus on practicing its pronunciation and usage in descriptive contexts.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of tranquility is highly valued and often associated with traditional practices like Tai Chi and meditation, which aim to cultivate inner peace and harmony.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 恬 with related words and misuse it in casual conversation. For example, saying '我很恬' (I am very calm) may sound overly formal; it's better to say '我很安静' (I am very quiet).
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Grammar Patterns of 恬
恬 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Exercise 1 of 1
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他们那种质朴而富有____静的泰然自若的神气,好象具有一种苏格拉底的智慧.
Their calm self - collectedness of simplicity seems a Socratis wisdom.
Example Sentences for 恬 (1)
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他们那种质朴而富有恬静的泰然自若的神气,好象具有一种苏格拉底的智慧.
tā mén nà zhǒng zhì pǔ ér fù yǒu tián jìng de tài rán zì ruò de shén qì, , hǎo xiàng jù yǒu yī zhǒng sū gé lā dǐ de zhì.
Their calm self - collectedness of simplicity seems a Socratis wisdom.
Cultural Notes for 恬
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of tranquility is highly valued and often associated with traditional practices like Tai Chi and meditation, which aim to cultivate inner peace and harmony.
Word Family of 恬
Words Containing This Character9
恬静still恬靜
恬tiánquiet
恬淡quiet and contented
恬不知耻to have no sense of shame恬不知恥
蒙恬Qin general Meng Tian (-210 BC), involved in 215 BC in fighting the Northern Xiongnu 匈奴 and building the great wall
恬然unperturbed
恬美quiet and nice
恬适quiet and comfortable恬適
恬谧quiet恬謐
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Compound Meaning
What does 恬静 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 恬
You can say '她的心情很恬静' (Her mood is very calm).
It is more common in literary contexts or when expressing a refined idea of peace.
Yes, synonyms include 安静 (ānjìng - quiet) and 宁静 (níngjìng - serene).
