闟 (xì) - Peaceful & quiet

闟Tone 4

xì ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

闟 · xì

Peaceful;

quiet;

suddenly;

to close;

ancient term for a type of halberd or spear.

Peacefulquietsuddenly

Usage highlights

Suddenly quietClose the doorAncient halberdPeaceful and stillSuddenly stopQuietly settle

Synonyms

  • 静— quiet, calm
  • 安— peaceful, safe
  • 闭— to close, shut

Antonyms

  • 喧— noisy, clamorous
  • 闹— bustling, lively
  • 开— to open

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The room was suddenly quiet (闟然).
  • He closed the door gently (闟户).
  • Ancient weapons included the halberd (戈闟).
  • The crowd suddenly fell silent (闟然无声).

Collocations

  • Suddenly quiet(闟然)
  • Close the door(闟户)
  • Ancient halberd(戈闟)
  • Peaceful and still(闟静)
  • Suddenly stop(闟止)
  • Quietly settle(闟定)

Idioms

  • Suddenly become quiet(闟然无声)
  • Peaceful and undisturbed(闟然安宁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing sudden quietness or peace.
  • Originally referred to a type of ancient weapon, showing semantic extension.
  • Used in literary contexts to describe tranquil or sudden states.

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