gentle and quiet; refined
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
gentle and quiet; refined and quiet (of personality, manner, or behavior)
Typically used to describe someone, especially women or children, who is quiet, refined, and composed in manner. Often carries a positive connotation.
Tā她
shì是
ge个
wén文
jìng静
de的
gū姑
niang娘
。
She is a gentle and quiet girl.
Tā他
xìng性
gé格
wén文
jìng静
，
xǐ喜
huan欢
kàn看
shū书
hé和
huà画
huà画
。
He has a quiet personality and enjoys reading and painting.
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Zhè这
hái孩
zi子
píng平
shí时
hěn很
wén文
jìng静
，
yí一
dào到
yùn运
dòng动
chǎng场
shàng上
jiù就
biàn变
de得
hěn很
huó活
yuè跃
。
This child is usually very quiet, but becomes very active as soon as he gets on the sports field.