靖 (jìng) - To pacify & to calm

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靖 · jìng

To pacify;

to calm;

to stabilize;

peaceful;

tranquil;

also used in historical contexts for pacification.

To pacifyto calmto stabilize

Usage highlights

Pacify the borderPacification campaignPeaceful and tranquilQuell rebellionStabilize the nationCalm and steady

Synonyms

  • 安— peaceful, calm
  • 平— peaceful, level
  • 宁— tranquil, serene

Antonyms

  • 乱— chaos, disorder
  • 扰— disturb, harass
  • 暴— violent, fierce

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The government pacified the border region (靖边).
  • He has a calm and peaceful temperament (性情安靖).
  • They sought to stabilize the political situation (靖安政局).
  • The emperor sent troops to quell the rebellion (靖难).

Collocations

  • Pacify the border(靖边)
  • Pacification campaign(靖乱)
  • Peaceful and tranquil(安靖)
  • Quell rebellion(靖难)
  • Stabilize the nation(靖国)
  • Calm and steady(靖默)

Idioms

  • To quell rebellion and eliminate evil(靖谮庸回)
  • To pacify the state and bring peace to the people(靖国安民)
  • To calm oneself and cultivate virtue(靖言庸回)

Cultural background

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  • Historically used in imperial contexts for military pacification and maintaining order.
  • Appears in era names like Jingkang (靖康) during the Song dynasty.
  • Carries connotations of stability, peace, and proper governance.

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