quiet; silent; still
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
silent; hushed; still
literaryA literary term used to describe deep, profound silence, often in natural or secluded settings. Conveys a sense of peacefulness or solemnity.
Yè夜
shēn深
le了
，
shān山
yě野
yī一
piàn片
qiǎo悄
jì寂
。
The night grew deep, and the mountain wilderness was utterly silent.
Tú图
shū书
guǎn馆
lǐ里
qiǎo悄
jì寂
wú无
shēng声
，
zhǐ只
néng能
tīng听
dào到
fān翻
shū书
de的
shēng声
yīn音
。
The library was hushed and silent, with only the sound of pages turning.
Show 2 more examplesShow fewer examples
Lí黎
míng明
qián前
de的
sēn森
lín林
gé格
wài外
qiǎo悄
jì寂
。
The forest was especially still just before dawn.
Tā他
xǐ喜
huān欢
zài在
qiǎo悄
jì寂
de的
hú湖
biān边
chén沉
sī思
。
He likes to contemplate by the silent lakeside.