謐 (mì) - Tranquil, quiet, peaceful, serene & describes a state of calmness and stillness without

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謐 · mì

Tranquil, quiet, peaceful, serene;

describes a state of calmness and stillness without disturbance.

Tranquil, quiet, peaceful, serenedescribes a state of calmness and stillness without

Usage highlights

Tranquil and quietPeaceful and sereneQuiet and stillPeaceful nightTranquil stateSerene atmosphere

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 喧— noisy, clamorous
  • 闹— bustling, lively
  • 吵— quarrelsome, noisy

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The library was exceptionally quiet (静谧).
  • He enjoys the peaceful countryside (安谧的乡村).
  • After the storm, the sea became calm (海面变得静谧).
  • She has a serene temperament (性情谧静).

Collocations

  • Tranquil and quiet(静谧)
  • Peaceful and serene(安谧)
  • Quiet and still(谧静)
  • Peaceful night(谧夜)
  • Tranquil state(谧境)
  • Serene atmosphere(谧然)

Idioms

  • Peaceful and tranquil(安谧宁静)
  • Quiet as still water(谧若止水)
  • Serene and undisturbed(谧然自得)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese literature to describe ideal states of peace and harmony.
  • Associated with Taoist and Buddhist ideals of inner peace and stillness.
  • Considered an elegant character with refined connotations in naming contexts.

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