静
static; quiet; to calm
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesadjective
static; still; motionless
Describes a state of physical stability or lack of movement.
The wind was calm and the waves were still; there wasn't a single ripple on the sea.
This machine needs to remain in a static state to operate.
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That painting hung quietly on the wall.
She sat there quietly, not moving a muscle.
The water surface was as still as a mirror.
adjective
quiet; silent; noiseless
Describes an environment or atmosphere lacking noise.
The library was very quiet; everyone was reading seriously.
Late at night, the streets became extremely silent.
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I like quiet places and can't stand somewhere too noisy.
The classroom suddenly went quiet.
He lives in a secluded, quiet small town.
verb
to calm down; to quieten
Used when asking someone to stop moving, making noise, or to compose themselves emotionally.
Everyone please quiet down for a moment; I have something to say.
After hearing this, he finally calmed down.
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When encountering difficulties, the first thing is to calm down and analyze the problem.
Hurry up and soothe the child so they stop crying.
Don't get agitated; let's calm down and talk.
noun
a surname
Used as a Chinese family name.
My neighbor's surname is Jing.
Teacher Jing is our homeroom teacher.
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May I ask your surname? My humble surname is Jing.
Mr. Jing is very famous in the world of calligraphy.
Throughout history, there have been a few famous people with the surname Jing.