侐 (xù) - Quiet & still

侐Tone 4

xù ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 亻

信嫣

侐 · xù

Quiet;

still;

tranquil;

serene (archaic/literary usage)

Quietstilltranquil

Usage highlights

Quiet and stillTranquil and sereneQuiet palaceStill templePeaceful and quietSerene atmosphere

Synonyms

  • 静— quiet; still
  • 寂— silent; lonely
  • 宁— peaceful; tranquil

Antonyms

  • 喧— noisy; clamorous
  • 闹— bustling; lively

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient temple was quiet and still (清庙侐其).
  • He described the scene as tranquil and serene (宫庭侐清).
  • The classical text mentions a quiet place (清静侐穆).

Collocations

  • Quiet and still(清侐)
  • Tranquil and serene(侐穆)
  • Quiet palace(宫侐)
  • Still temple(庙侐)
  • Peaceful and quiet(安侐)
  • Serene atmosphere(侐静)

Idioms

  • The temple is quiet and solemn(清庙侐其)
  • The palace is tranquil and serene(宫庭侐清)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing tranquil, sacred, or solemn spaces.
  • Used in literary contexts to evoke a sense of peace and stillness, often in reference to temples or palaces.
  • Considered an archaic character in modern usage, primarily encountered in classical literature.

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