甯 (níng) - Ning — a surname & also means peaceful, tranquil, serene

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níng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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甯 · níng

Ning — a surname;

also means peaceful, tranquil, serene;

used in classical Chinese.

Ning — a surnamealso means peaceful, tranquil, sereneused in classical Chinese.

Usage highlights

Surname NingPeaceful and tranquilNing StateNing ClanSerene and contentedNing Wuzi

Synonyms

  • 宁— peaceful, tranquil (simplified/common form)
  • 安— peaceful, calm
  • 静— quiet, serene

Antonyms

  • 乱— chaotic, disorderly
  • 扰— disturb, bother

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has the surname Ning (姓甯).
  • I wish for a peaceful life (愿生活安宁).
  • The ancient state of Ning (古甯国).
  • A serene and contented mind (心境宁谧).

Collocations

  • Surname Ning(甯姓)
  • Peaceful and tranquil(安宁)
  • Ning State(甯国)
  • Ning Clan(甯氏)
  • Serene and contented(宁谧)
  • Ning Wuzi(甯武子 - historical figure)

Idioms

  • Ning Wuzi's wisdom(甯武子之智)
  • As peaceful as the Ning family(如甯氏之安)
  • Ning's steadfast loyalty(甯戚之忠)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 甯 is an ancient Chinese surname with historical roots, notably from the Spring and Autumn period.
  • The character conveys a sense of peace and tranquility, often used in classical contexts.
  • It is sometimes used interchangeably with 宁 in modern contexts, though 甯 retains a classical feel.

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