谧 (mì) - Tranquil & serene

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谧 · mì

Tranquil;

serene;

quiet;

peaceful;

calm (often describing a state of quietness or peacefulness).

Tranquilserenequiet

Usage highlights

Tranquil and serenePeaceful and quietSerene and stillQuiet and secludedTranquil nightPeaceful state

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The library was quiet and peaceful (静谧).
  • She enjoys the tranquility of the countryside (乡间的安谧).
  • He spoke in a calm and gentle voice (语调宁谧).
  • The lake was perfectly still and serene (湖面谧静).

Collocations

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

Idioms

  • Tranquil and peaceful(安谧宁静)
  • Quiet and secluded(幽谧深远)
  • Serene and composed(谧然自若)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese literature to describe peaceful, undisturbed environments.
  • Considered an elegant character conveying a sense of refined tranquility.
  • Used in naming to express wishes for a peaceful, calm life.

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