景 (jǐng) - Scenery, view, landscape & also refers to a situation, circumstance

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jǐng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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景 · jǐng

Scenery, view, landscape;

also refers to a situation, circumstance;

used in names to mean grand, magnificent, or auspicious.

Scenery, view, landscapealso refers to a situation, circumstanceused in names to mean grand, magnificent, or

Usage highlights

SceneryScenic spotBackgroundLandscapeSituation, circumstanceAuspicious

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 衰— decline, decay (antonym to prosperity sense)
  • 败— defeat, failure (antonym to auspicious sense)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The scenery here is beautiful (这里的风景很美).
  • We visited many scenic spots (景点) during our trip.
  • The economic situation (经济景气) is improving.
  • This is a background scene (背景) in the movie.

Collocations

  • Scenery(风景)
  • Scenic spot(景点)
  • Background(背景)
  • Landscape(景观)
  • Situation, circumstance(景况)
  • Auspicious(景瑞)

Idioms

  • Fine scenery(良辰美景)
  • Respond according to circumstances(应景)
  • Grand occasion(盛景)
  • Long-cherished scene(旧景)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, '景' often symbolizes beauty, grandeur, and auspiciousness, making it a popular choice in names.
  • Historically used in terms related to imperial favor or magnificent scenes, e.g., 景仰 (admiration).
  • Associated with positive outcomes and prosperity, as in 景运 (auspicious fortune).

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