恬 (tián) - Tranquil, calm, quiet, peaceful & also means content, satisfied, and can describe someone

恬Tone 2

tián ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

檀婷

恬 · tián

Tranquil, calm, quiet, peaceful;

also means content, satisfied, and can describe someone who is unperturbed by fame or gain.

Tranquil, calm, quiet, peacefulalso means content, satisfied, and can describe someone

Usage highlights

Tranquil and contentPeaceful and quietComfortable and peacefulCalm and unperturbedPeaceful sleepContent with obscurity

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 躁— restless, impetuous
  • 喧— noisy, clamorous

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She has a tranquil temperament (性格恬淡).
  • He lives a peaceful life in the countryside (生活恬静).
  • The baby is sleeping soundly (睡得恬适).
  • She remained calm despite the provocation (处之恬然).

Collocations

  • Tranquil and content(恬淡)
  • Peaceful and quiet(恬静)
  • Comfortable and peaceful(恬适)
  • Calm and unperturbed(恬然)
  • Peaceful sleep(安恬)
  • Content with obscurity(恬退)

Idioms

  • Shameless(恬不知耻)
  • Peaceful and content with simplicity(恬淡无为)
  • Calm and unperturbed(恬然自得)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Daoist philosophy, 恬 represents an ideal state of mind—free from desire and disturbance, aligning with the concept of Wu Wei (non-action).
  • The character is often used in classical Chinese texts to describe the demeanor of virtuous scholars or recluses who are unmoved by worldly fame and fortune.
  • It embodies a traditional aesthetic value that prizes inner peace and contentment over external achievement.

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