宁 (níng) - peaceful & tranquil

宁Tone 2

níng ｜ 5 strokes ｜ radical: 宀

念柠

宁 · níng

peaceful;

tranquil;

serene;

to pacify;

also used as a surname

peacefultranquilserene

Usage highlights

peacefultranquilpeace of mindDingningKangningNingbo city

Synonyms

  • 安— peaceful, calm
  • 静— quiet, still
  • 平— peaceful, level

Antonyms

  • 乱— chaotic, disorderly
  • 吵— noisy, loud
  • 闹— bustling, noisy

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The room is quiet and peaceful (宁静).
  • I hope you have a peaceful night (安宁).
  • This is a tranquil place (宁静的地方).
  • He has a calm demeanor (神态安宁).

Collocations

  • peaceful(宁静)
  • tranquil(安宁)
  • peace of mind(心安神宁)
  • Dingning (a place name)(丁宁)
  • Kangning (a place name)(康宁)
  • Ningbo city(宁波)

Idioms

  • Better die in glory than live in dishonor(宁死不屈)
  • Would rather be broken jade than intact tile(宁为玉碎，不为瓦全)
  • Peace reigns over the land(国泰民安，四海安宁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 宁 carries strong positive connotations of peace, tranquility, and stability in Chinese culture.
  • Frequently used in given names to express wishes for a peaceful and stable life.
  • Also appears in many place names across China, such as Ningbo in Zhejiang province.

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