宓 (mì) - Quiet & silent

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mì ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 宀

伦妙

宓 · mì

Quiet;

silent;

peaceful;

tranquil;

also used as a surname.

Quietsilentpeaceful

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 静— quiet, calm
  • 宁— peaceful, tranquil
  • 安— peaceful, calm

Antonyms

  • 喧— noisy, clamorous
  • 闹— lively, noisy

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The library was quiet and peaceful (安宓).
  • She has a calm and tranquil demeanor (宓静).
  • This is an ancient surname (宓姓).

Collocations

  • Quiet and peaceful(安宓)
  • Calm and tranquil(宓静)
  • Silent and serene(宓宁)
  • Peaceful sleep(宓眠)
  • Tranquil state(宓态)
  • Surname Mi(宓姓)

Idioms

  • Peaceful and content(安宓自得)
  • Tranquil and serene(宓静安宁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient texts, 宓 often describes a state of quietness and peace.
  • It is also a classical Chinese surname, historically associated with figures like Mi Xi (宓羲), another name for Fu Xi (伏羲), a mythological emperor in Chinese culture.

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