寂 (jì) - Silent, quiet, solitary, lonely, desolate & describes a state of profound stillness or absence

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寂 · jì

Silent, quiet, solitary, lonely, desolate;

describes a state of profound stillness or absence of noise and activity.

Silent, quiet, solitary, lonely, desolatedescribes a state of profound stillness or absence

Usage highlights

SilenceLonelinessDesolateTranquil and secludedSolitary and quietDeserted and still

Synonyms

  • 静— quiet, calm, still
  • 寞— lonely, solitary
  • 寥— deserted, empty, few

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The library was completely silent (寂静).
  • He lives a solitary life in the mountains (寂寥的生活).
  • The night was profoundly still (寂然无声).
  • She felt a deep sense of loneliness (寂寞感).

Collocations

  • Silence(寂静)
  • Loneliness(寂寞)
  • Desolate(寂寥)
  • Tranquil and secluded(幽寂)
  • Solitary and quiet(寂然)
  • Deserted and still(空寂)

Idioms

  • All is quiet(万籁俱寂)
  • Living in solitude and tranquility(寂然独处)
  • A lonely and desolate scene(寂寥无人)
  • The silence is profound(沉寂无声)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Buddhism, '寂' represents Nirvana - the state of extinction of desire and suffering, ultimate tranquility.
  • In Chinese poetry and art, '寂' often conveys aesthetic appreciation for quiet solitude and natural stillness.
  • The character embodies the Daoist ideal of wuwei (non-action) through its association with natural quietude.

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