憕 (chéng) - Calm, composed, tranquil & also used in names to convey stability and

憕Tone 2

chéng ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

呈橙

憕 · chéng

Calm, composed, tranquil;

also used in names to convey stability and peacefulness.

Calm, composed, tranquilalso used in names to convey stability and

Usage highlights

Calm and steadyTranquil and peacefulComposed demeanorSerene heartPeaceful and stableCalm temperament

Synonyms

  • 静— quiet, calm
  • 定— stable, settled
  • 安— peaceful, safe

Antonyms

  • 躁— restless, impatient
  • 急— hurried, anxious
  • 乱— chaotic, disordered

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has a calm and steady temperament (性情憕静).
  • The lake surface was tranquil (湖面憕谧).
  • She maintains a composed demeanor (保持憕定的神态).

Collocations

  • Calm and steady(憕稳)
  • Tranquil and peaceful(憕和)
  • Composed demeanor(憕态)
  • Serene heart(憕心)
  • Peaceful and stable(憕安)
  • Calm temperament(憕性)

Idioms

  • Calm and steady as a mountain(憕如泰山)
  • Peaceful mind and serene spirit(心憕神怡)
  • Tranquil waters and serene mountains(水憕山安)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese to describe a state of mental calmness and emotional stability.
  • Often appears in literary works describing serene landscapes or composed personalities.
  • Considered a desirable quality in traditional Chinese philosophy, representing inner peace.

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