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March 24, 2026
静止(靜止)jìngzhǐ(jing4zhi3)
静止 refers to a state of being still or immobile, indicating that something is not moving or changing. It can be used to describe physical objects that are stationary or to express a lack of activity or change in a situation.
Frequency#11987DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of 静止 is often linked to Taoist philosophy, which values stillness and contemplation as paths to harmony and balance in life.
Memory Tip
Imagine a statue (静) standing still (止) in a quiet park. The character 静 combines the radical for 'quiet' and 'stop,' helping you remember that 静止 means to be motionless or at rest.
Meanings of 静止
jìngzhǐ(jing4zhi3)
1still
2immobile
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About 静止
静止Simplified
靜止Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 静止
Quick Contrast
静态 (static) vs 固定 (fixed) — use 静止 for a state of stillness, while 静态 refers to a condition of being unchanging, and 固定 implies being secured in place.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a statue (静) standing still (止) in a quiet park. The character 静 combines the radical for 'quiet' and 'stop,' helping you remember that 静止 means to be motionless or at rest.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 静止 with similar words like 动 (move), which conveys the opposite meaning. This term is more formal and is often used in written contexts, such as scientific discussions or academic articles.
HSK Study Tips
Although 静止 does not appear in HSK vocabulary lists, students at HSK 4 can connect it with related words like 动 (dòng) and 静 (jìng) to enhance their understanding of opposites. Focus on practicing the pronunciation and usage in sentences.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of 静止 is often linked to Taoist philosophy, which values stillness and contemplation as paths to harmony and balance in life.
Common Mistakes
Learners may incorrectly use 静止 to describe something that is simply quiet, like a quiet room. The correct term for quiet is 静 (jìng), while 静止 specifically refers to being still or immobile.
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Cultural Notes for 静止
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of 静止 is often linked to Taoist philosophy, which values stillness and contemplation as paths to harmony and balance in life.
Frequently Asked Questions about 静止
You can say '他的心情保持静止' (His mood remained still) to express a lack of change.
It's more commonly found in formal writing or discussions rather than casual speech.
Yes, it can be used metaphorically to describe emotions that are stagnant or unchanging.
