Stroke order, etymology and audio for every word.Start learning
寂静 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
Hanzi
Pinyin
English
Tags
寂静
jìjìng
quiet
HSK 7, a, 25 strokes, rank #10547, Very Hard
jìjìng(ji4jing4)ji jing T4
1quiet
Listen to the audio pronunciation 3 times to gain XP
March 24, 2026
寂静(寂靜)jìjìng(ji4jing4)
寂静 (jì jìng) refers to a state of complete silence or tranquility. It is often used to describe environments that are peaceful and devoid of noise, such as a quiet forest or serene room. This term conveys not just the absence of sound, but also a sense of calmness and stillness.
Strokes25Frequency#10547DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, the concept of silence is often associated with wisdom and introspection, particularly in practices like meditation and tai chi. 寂静 evokes the serene landscapes found in traditional poetry and art, reflecting the appreciation for peaceful surroundings.
Memory tip
Imagine a serene scene where a monk is meditating in a quiet temple. The character 寂 (jì) resembles a person sitting quietly with their hands folded, while 静 (jìng) shows a peaceful environment with no disturbances. Together, they help you remember the tranquility associated with silence.
Meanings of 寂静
jìjìng(ji4jing4)
1quiet
Exercise 1 of 2
By ear
Play it, then pick what 寂静 means.
About 寂静
寂静Simplified
寂靜Traditional
25Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#10547Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
Podcast: 寂静
Podcast: 寂静
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI study notes for 寂静
Quick Contrast
宁静 (níng jìng) - use 寂静 when emphasizing complete silence, while 宁静 conveys a sense of peacefulness and calmness.
Usage Notes
Be careful to use 寂静 in contexts that emphasize profound quietness, rather than casual situations. It is more formal than simple words like '安静' (ān jìng). Common collocations include '寂静的夜晚' (quiet night) or '寂静的环境' (quiet environment).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 寂静 connects well with other advanced vocabulary related to emotions and descriptions of environments. Focus on using it in conjunction with adjectives or phrases that enhance the description of a setting, such as '令人感到' (makes one feel).
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 寂静 with 安静, using it in everyday casual contexts. For example, saying '我想要一个寂静的咖啡馆' (I want a quiet café) is correct, but using it in a loud party context is not appropriate. Instead, use 安静 here.
AI-enhanced 2026-03-24
Pronunciation of 寂静
Premium — Locked
AI tone practice
Pro
Drill the tone of 寂静 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 寂静 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 215 AI credits.
How well do you know 寂静?
Example
Learning Lab
Knowing 寂静 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
寂静 (jì jìng) refers to a state of complete silence or tranquility. It is often used to describe environments that are peaceful and devoid of noise, such as a quiet forest or serene room. This term conveys not just the absence of sound, but also a sense of calmness and stillness.
When to use 寂静
Be careful to use 寂静 in contexts that emphasize profound quietness, rather than casual situations. It is more formal than simple words like '安静' (ān jìng). Common collocations include '寂静的夜晚' (quiet night) or '寂静的环境' (quiet environment).
寂静 or something close to it
宁静 (níng jìng) - use 寂静 when emphasizing complete silence, while 宁静 conveys a sense of peacefulness and calmness.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 寂静 with 安静, using it in everyday casual contexts. For example, saying '我想要一个寂静的咖啡馆' (I want a quiet café) is correct, but using it in a loud party context is not appropriate. Instead, use 安静 here.
Write 寂静
寂
静
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 寂静 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Write correctly 3 times to earn XP
Grammar patterns of 寂静
寂静 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 5
Fill the gap
Type the missing word. Pinyin works; then pick the character.
隆隆的雷声向西边传去，现在____下来了。
It was quiet now, the thunder had grumbled away to the west.
