peaceful; tranquil; settled
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
(of one's state of mind) peaceful; tranquil; settled
formalOften used to describe a state of inner calm or emotional stability after relief from anxiety or disturbance. Used in both written and formal spoken contexts.
Tīng听
dào到
hái孩
zi子
píng平
ān安
de的
xiāo消
xi息
hòu后
，
tā她
de的
xīn心
zǒng总
suàn算
níng宁
tiē贴
le了
。
After hearing the news of her child's safety, her mind finally settled.
Zhè这
fèn份
gōng工
zuò作
què确
dìng定
xià下
lái来
，
wǒ我
xīn心
lǐ里
jiù就
níng宁
tiē贴
duō多
le了
。
Having secured this job, I feel much more at peace inside.
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Yè夜
jiān间
zǒng总
ké咳
sòu嗽
，
shuì睡
bù不
níng宁
tiē贴
。
Coughing constantly at night, I can't sleep soundly.
Jiě解
jué决
le了
zhè这
ge个
nán难
tí题
，
tā他
de的
méi眉
tóu头
zhōng终
yú于
shū舒
zhǎn展
，
shén神
qíng情
yě也
biàn变
dé得
níng宁
tiē贴
。
After solving this difficult problem, his brow finally unfurrowed and his expression became tranquil.