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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
静jìngstillHSK 5, nr, 14 strokes, radical 青, rank #3349, Hard
静jìngcalmHSK 5, nr, 14 strokes, radical 青, rank #3349, Hard
静jìngquietHSK 5, nr, 14 strokes, radical 青, rank #3349, Hard
静jìngnot movingHSK 5, nr, 14 strokes, radical 青, rank #3349, Hard
静jìngstill, quiet, motionless, gentleHSK 5, nr, 14 strokes, radical 青, rank #3349, Hard
jìng(jing4)jing T4
  1. 1still
  2. 2calm
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March 24, 2026

静(靜)jìng(jing4)

The character 静 (jìng) conveys the idea of stillness and calmness. It is often used in contexts referring to tranquility, peace, or quietness, such as in meditation or serene environments. This character can describe both physical stillness and emotional calmness.

Strokes14Radical青Frequency#3349DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of tranquility is often valued in practices like Tai Chi and meditation, where achieving a state of 静 (calmness) is essential for mental clarity and balance.

Memory tip

Imagine a serene lake (the character's shape) that is completely still and quiet (the meaning of 静). The top part resembles the water's surface, while the bottom part suggests a calm atmosphere. Remembering 'jìng' can help you visualize this peaceful scene.

Meanings of 静

jìng(jing4)
1still
2calm
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About 静

静Simplified
靜Traditional
14Strokes
青Radical
名词míngcínrav (n.)Part of Speech
#3349Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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Quick Contrast

静 (jìng) vs 安 (ān) — use 静 for stillness or quietness, while 安 emphasizes safety or peace of mind.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 静 with similar-sounding characters like 精 (jīng) which means 'essence' or 'refined.' 静 is more formal and is commonly used in written contexts, such as literature or formal discussions. Be mindful of tone; the fourth tone can change the meaning drastically.

HSK Study Tips

Although 静 is not explicitly listed in HSK, it relates to other words like 安静 (ān jìng, meaning 'quiet') and 寂静 (jì jìng, meaning 'silence'). Focus on using it in phrases and recognizing its contrast with sounds or movement-related words as you progress.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 静 in casual conversations, where 安静 might be more appropriate. For example, saying '我想要静' (wǒ xiǎng yào jìng) instead of '我想要安静' (wǒ xiǎng yào ān jìng) sounds overly formal.

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Etymology of 静

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Simplified form of 靜. Both 青 and 爭 are sound components.

Memory hint

nature

Semantic (meaning)青
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Phonetic (sound)争
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Origin

静 = 青 + 争. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 静

IDS Structure⿰青争
静Full character
=
青Qing1
left
争zheng1
right
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Parts

Which of these is part of 静?

How to say still in Chinese

“still” in Chinese is静jìng

The character 静 (jìng) conveys the idea of stillness and calmness. It is often used in contexts referring to tranquility, peace, or quietness, such as in meditation or serene environments. This character can describe both physical stillness and emotional calmness.

When to use 静

Learners often confuse 静 with similar-sounding characters like 精 (jīng) which means 'essence' or 'refined.' 静 is more formal and is commonly used in written contexts, such as literature or formal discussions. Be mindful of tone; the fourth tone can change the meaning drastically.

静 or something close to it

静 (jìng) vs 安 (ān) — use 静 for stillness or quietness, while 安 emphasizes safety or peace of mind.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 静 in casual conversations, where 安静 might be more appropriate. For example, saying '我想要静' (wǒ xiǎng yào jìng) instead of '我想要安静' (wǒ xiǎng yào ān jìng) sounds overly formal.

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Grammar patterns of 静

静 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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当老师走进教室的时候，大家都安____了。

When the teacher walked into the classroom, everyone became quiet.

Common confusions with 静

静vs精
jīng

Similar pronunciation but different meanings and usages.

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Which one

Which one means “still”?

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Usage Notes for 静

Misuse in Verb FormCommon Error

Learners may confuse 静 with other adjectives and attempt to use it as a verb. 静 is primarily used as an adjective.

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我想要静一静。

I want to be quiet for a while.

Use in Descriptive PhrasesGrammar Tip

静 is often used in phrases to describe places or states of being, such as '静的环境' (quiet environment).

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这个地方很静。

This place is very quiet.

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Type the missing word. Pinyin works; then pick the character.

我想要____一静。

I want to be quiet for a while.

Example sentences for 静 (28)

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我要做的只是保持适度的冷静。

wǒ yào zuò de zhǐshì bǎochí shìdù de lěngjìng。

All I had to do was be halfway cool.
2
我的确非常喜欢这里宁静幽雅、不受打扰的氛围。

wǒ díquè fēicháng xǐhuan zhèlǐ níngjìng yōu yǎ、 bù shòu dǎrǎo de fēnwéi。

I do very much appreciate the quietness and privacy here.
3
房间很安静，无人主动提供更多的信息。

fángjiān hěn ānjìng， wú rén zhǔdòng tígōng gèng duō de xìnxī。

The room was quiet; no one volunteered any further information.
4
这种植物被用作治疗神经痛时的镇静药。

zhè zhòngzhí wù bèi yòng zuō zhìliáo shénjīng tòng shí de zhènjìng yào。

The plant acts as a sedative in treating neuralgia.
5
静脉注射了镇静剂后病人安然入睡。

jìng mài zhùshè le zhènjìng jì hòu bìngrén Ān rán rù shuì。

The patient is sedated with intravenous use of sedative drugs.
6
马克过了一会儿才恢复镇静。

mǎ kè guò le yíhuìr cái huīfù zhènjìng。

It took a moment for Mark to recover his poise.
7
这并不是我所期待的那种祥和平静的体验。

zhè bìng bùshì wǒ suǒ qīdài de nà zhǒng xiánghé píngjìng de tǐyàn。

It wasn't the peaceful, composed experience I had expected.
8
车一上路，她就很快让自己平静了下来。

chē yī shàng lù， tā jiù hěn kuài ràng zìjǐ píngjìng le xiàlái。

She quickly composed herself as the car started off.
9
他穿着简朴，过着平静的家庭生活。

tā chuānzhuó jiǎnpǔ， guò zhe píngjìng de jiātíng shēnghuó。

He dressed simply and led a quiet family life.
10
我们在夜深人静的时候把它埋到了花园里。

wǒmen zài yè shēn rén jìng de shíhou bǎ tā mái dào le huāyuán lǐ。

We buried it in the garden at dead of night.
11
夜晚的湖面非常静，月光在水面上闪烁。

Yèwǎn de húmiàn fēicháng jìng, yuèguāng zài shuǐmiàn shàng shǎnshuò.

The surface of the lake was very still at night, with moonlight shimmering on the water.
12
在寺庙里，我感受到了难得的内心平静。

Zài sìmiào lǐ, wǒ gǎnshòu dào le nándé de nèixīn píngjìng.

In the temple, I felt a rare inner stillness.
13
面对突如其来的新闻，他保持了一种难得的冷静。

miàn duì tū rú qí lái de xīn wén, tā bǎo chí le yī zhǒng nán dé de lěng jìng.

Faced with sudden news, he maintained a rare calm.
14
在山顶上，他终于找到了心灵的那份静谧。

zài shān dǐng shàng, tā zhōng yú zhǎo dào le xīn líng de nà fèn jìng mì.

At the top of the mountain, he finally found that peace of mind.
15
小河静静地流淌，没有一点声音。

xiǎo hé jìng jìng de liú tǎng, méi yǒu yī diǎn shēng yīn.

The small river flows quietly, without a sound.
16
在图书馆里，大家都静静地阅读，没有人交谈。

zài tú shū guǎn lǐ, dà jiā dōu jìng jìng de yuè dú, méi yǒu rén jiāo tán.

In the library, everyone reads quietly, without talking.
17
夜晚的湖面非常静，月光在水面上闪烁。

Yèwǎn de húmiàn fēicháng jìng, yuèguāng zài shuǐmiàn shàng shǎnshuò.

The surface of the lake was very still at night, with moonlight shimmering on the water.
18
在寺庙里，我感受到了难得的内心平静。

Zài sìmiào lǐ, wǒ gǎnshòu dào le nándé de nèixīn píngjìng.

In the temple, I felt a rare inner stillness.
19
面对突如其来的新闻，他保持了一种难得的冷静。

miàn duì tū rú qí lái de xīn wén, tā bǎo chí le yī zhǒng nán dé de lěng jìng.

Faced with sudden news, he maintained a rare calm.
20
在山顶上，他终于找到了心灵的那份静谧。

zài shān dǐng shàng, tā zhōng yú zhǎo dào le xīn líng de nà fèn jìng mì.

At the top of the mountain, he finally found that peace of mind.
21
小河静静地流淌，没有一点声音。

xiǎo hé jìng jìng de liú tǎng, méi yǒu yī diǎn shēng yīn.

The small river flows quietly, without a sound.
22
在图书馆里，大家都静静地阅读，没有人交谈。

zài tú shū guǎn lǐ, dà jiā dōu jìng jìng de yuè dú, méi yǒu rén jiāo tán.

In the library, everyone reads quietly, without talking.
23
夜晚的湖面非常静，月光在水面上闪烁。

Yèwǎn de húmiàn fēicháng jìng, yuèguāng zài shuǐmiàn shàng shǎnshuò.

The surface of the lake was very still at night, with moonlight shimmering on the water.
24
在寺庙里，我感受到了难得的内心平静。

Zài sìmiào lǐ, wǒ gǎnshòu dào le nándé de nèixīn píngjìng.

In the temple, I felt a rare inner stillness.
25
面对突如其来的新闻，他保持了一种难得的冷静。

miàn duì tū rú qí lái de xīn wén, tā bǎo chí le yī zhǒng nán dé de lěng jìng.

Faced with sudden news, he maintained a rare calm.
26
在山顶上，他终于找到了心灵的那份静谧。

zài shān dǐng shàng, tā zhōng yú zhǎo dào le xīn líng de nà fèn jìng mì.

At the top of the mountain, he finally found that peace of mind.
27
小河静静地流淌，没有一点声音。

xiǎo hé jìng jìng de liú tǎng, méi yǒu yī diǎn shēng yīn.

The small river flows quietly, without a sound.
28
在图书馆里，大家都静静地阅读，没有人交谈。

zài tú shū guǎn lǐ, dà jiā dōu jìng jìng de yuè dú, méi yǒu rén jiāo tán.

In the library, everyone reads quietly, without talking.

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Cultural Notes for 静

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在中国文化中，'静'常常与自然联系在一起。许多诗歌和书法作品强调自然的宁静和美丽，反映了对内心平和的追求。

Word Family of 静

Compounds1
瀞jìng
Words containing this character20
冷静lěngjìngcalm冷靜
安静ānjìngquiet安靜
静jìngstill靜
平静píngjìngtranquil平靜
静脉jìngmàivein靜脈
宁静níngjìngtranquil寧靜
动静dòngjing(detectable) movement動靜
镇静zhènjìngcalm鎮靜
寂静jìjìngquiet寂靜
静止jìngzhǐstill靜止
静态jìngtàistatic靜態
镇静剂zhènjìngjìtranquilizer鎮靜劑
清静qīngjìngquiet清靜
肃静sùjìngsilence肅靜
静坐jìngzuòto sit quietly靜坐
静电jìngdiànstatic electricity靜電
沉静chénjìngpeaceful沉靜
夜深人静yèshēnrénjìngin the dead of night (idiom)夜深人靜
静谧jìngmìquiet靜謐
文静wénjìng(of a person's manner or character) gentle and quiet文靜
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静 (jìng) emphasizes a stillness or calmness, while words like 安静 (ān jìng) might focus more on the absence of noise. Understanding these nuances can help you choose the right term based on the context, such as describing a peaceful place versus a quiet person.

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