寍 (níng) - Peaceful, tranquil, serene & an archaic variant of 寧/宁 meaning peace and

寍Tone 2

níng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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寍 · níng

Peaceful, tranquil, serene;

an archaic variant of 寧/宁 meaning peace and tranquility.

Peaceful, tranquil, serenean archaic variant of 寧/宁 meaning peace and

Usage highlights

Peaceful and tranquilSerene mindPeaceful stateTranquil dwellingPeaceful and harmonious

Synonyms

  • 寧— peaceful, tranquil (modern standard form)
  • 静— quiet, calm
  • 安— peaceful, safe

Antonyms

  • 亂— chaotic, disorderly
  • 躁— restless, agitated

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text describes a peaceful state (寍靜).
  • This character represents inner tranquility (內心寍靜).
  • In classical literature, it signifies a serene mind (心境寍和).

Collocations

  • Peaceful and tranquil(寍靜)
  • Serene mind(寍心)
  • Peaceful state(寍態)
  • Tranquil dwelling(寍居)
  • Peaceful and harmonious(寍和)

Idioms

  • Peaceful and content(寍靜致遠)
  • Tranquil mind and peaceful life(心寍身安)
  • Peaceful dwelling and joyful work(寍居樂業)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • An ancient variant of 寧/宁, primarily used in classical texts and calligraphy.
  • Represents the Confucian ideal of inner peace and mental tranquility.
  • Often found in historical documents and traditional seal scripts.

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