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謐 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
謐mìcalm, quiet, still; cautiousx, 17 strokes, radical 言
mì(mi4) T4
  1. 1calm, quiet, still; cautious
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March 24, 2026

謐mì(mi4)

The character 謐 (mì) denotes a state of calmness, quietness, or stillness. It is often used in contexts that describe a serene atmosphere or a cautious demeanor. This term can also imply a sense of tranquility that is deeply rooted, contrasting with noise or chaos.

Strokes17Radical言
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese philosophy, particularly in Daoism, tranquility and calmness are essential for harmony with nature. The concept of 謐 reflects the value placed on serenity and stillness in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a peaceful lake (the character's form resembles a calm surface) reflecting the sky. The sound of silence is so profound that you can hear the whispers of nature, and the 'mì' sound of the character can remind you of 'mute'—which is related to quietness.

Meanings of 謐

mì(mi4)
1calm, quiet, still; cautious
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About 謐

謐Simplified
17Strokes
言Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 謐

Quick Contrast

平静 (píngjìng) - use 謐 (mì) to emphasize a profound, serene quietness, while 平静 (píngjìng) can imply a more general state of calm.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 謐 with similar-sounding characters. It's used in formal contexts, particularly in literature and discussions about peace or serenity. Avoid using it in casual conversations where more common words like 安静 (ānjìng) might be more appropriate.

HSK Study Tips

While 謐 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can enhance your comprehension of literary texts. Focus on its usage in phrases related to tranquility and caution to deepen your vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 謐 with 齐 (qí), which means 'even' or 'aligned.' For example, saying '他很齐' (tā hěn qí) when they meant to express calmness using 謐 is incorrect. The correct phrase would be '他很謐' (tā hěn mì).

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Etymology of 謐

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

speech

Semantic (meaning)言
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Phonetic (sound)必
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Case file: 謐

  1. 1The meaning half言 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half必 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayspeech
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 謐?

Decomposition of 謐

IDS Structure⿰言⿱必皿
謐Full Character
=
言yan2
left
必bi4
top
皿min3
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 謐?

How to say calm, quiet, still; cautious in Chinese

“calm, quiet, still; cautious” in Chinese is謐mì

The character 謐 (mì) denotes a state of calmness, quietness, or stillness. It is often used in contexts that describe a serene atmosphere or a cautious demeanor. This term can also imply a sense of tranquility that is deeply rooted, contrasting with noise or chaos.

When to use 謐

Learners often confuse 謐 with similar-sounding characters. It's used in formal contexts, particularly in literature and discussions about peace or serenity. Avoid using it in casual conversations where more common words like 安静 (ānjìng) might be more appropriate.

謐 or something close to it

平静 (píngjìng) - use 謐 (mì) to emphasize a profound, serene quietness, while 平静 (píngjìng) can imply a more general state of calm.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 謐 with 齐 (qí), which means 'even' or 'aligned.' For example, saying '他很齐' (tā hěn qí) when they meant to express calmness using 謐 is incorrect. The correct phrase would be '他很謐' (tā hěn mì).

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謐

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Word Family of 謐

Words Containing This Character4
静谧quiet靜謐
谧mìquiet謐
安谧tranquil安謐
恬谧quiet恬謐
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Compound Meaning

What does 静谧 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 謐

You can say '心情很謐' (xīnqíng hěn mì), meaning 'My mood is very calm.'

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