寕 (níng) - Peaceful, tranquil & serene

寕Tone 2

níng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

寕 · níng

Peaceful, tranquil;

serene;

calm;

rather, preferably;

used in classical Chinese as a variant of 寧.

Peaceful, tranquilserenecalm

Usage highlights

Peaceful and quietWould ratherRather, preferablyPeaceful and harmoniousPeaceful dwellingPeaceful sleep

Synonyms

  • 宁— peaceful, tranquil; rather
  • 安— peaceful, calm, safe
  • 静— quiet, still, peaceful

Antonyms

  • 乱— chaotic, disorderly
  • 扰— disturb, harass
  • 喧— noisy, clamorous

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I prefer to stay at home (寕可).
  • The room is quiet and peaceful (寕静).
  • He would rather read than watch TV (寕愿).
  • The landscape brings a sense of peace (寕和).

Collocations

  • Peaceful and quiet(寕静)
  • Would rather(寕可)
  • Rather, preferably(寕愿)
  • Peaceful and harmonious(寕和)
  • Peaceful dwelling(寕居)
  • Peaceful sleep(寕寐)

Idioms

  • Rather die than submit(寕死不屈)
  • Prefer to be the head of a chicken than the tail of an ox(寕为鸡口，无为牛后)
  • Rather be broken jade than intact tile(寕为玉碎，不为瓦全)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 寕 is a classical variant of 寧 (simplified: 宁), carrying the same meanings of peace and preference.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, characters related to peace and tranquility are highly valued in naming for their auspicious connotations.
  • The character appears in classical texts and idioms expressing moral choices and personal integrity.

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