Learn Chinese Characters

Meaning

still; calm; quiet; not moving

Chinese: 平静、安静。

Hear the Four Tones

The same syllable “jing” becomes a different word in each tone. 静 is the 4th tone. Tap any tone to hear a native voice and see its pitch shape.

Stroke Order

Tap Animate to watch the strokes in order, or Practice to trace it yourself.

Common Words

  • 安静ān jìngquiet; peaceful; calm
  • 冷静lěng jìngcalm; cool-headed; dispassionate; (of a place) deserted
  • 平静píng jìngtranquil; undisturbed; serene
  • 宁静níng jìngtranquil; tranquility; serenity
  • 动静dòng jìng(detectable) movement; (sign of) activity; movement and stillness

Example Sentence

夜深了,四周一片寂静。Yè shēn le, sì zhōu yí piàn jì jìng.Late at night, everything around is silent.

nightshēndeeple(completed action)四周sì zhōuall aroundonepiàndisk寂静jì jìngquiet