xiánjìng

娴静

Word · AdjectiveTraditional嫻靜

refined and serene; gentle and quiet

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

1 sense · 4 examples
1.

adjective

refined and serene; gentle and tranquil (typically describing a woman's demeanor)

literary

Typically used to describe a woman's graceful, calm, and cultured demeanor. Often used in literary or formal contexts to portray elegance and quiet dignity.

Tā她
jǔ举
zhǐ止
xián娴
jìng静
 ,
gěi给
rén人
yī一
zhǒng种
dà大
jiā家
guī闺
xiù秀
de的
gǎn感
jué觉
 。

She carries herself with refined serenity, giving the impression of a well-bred young lady.

Zhè这
wèi位
gū姑
niang娘
xìng性
gé格
xián娴
jìng静
 ,
píng平
shí时
xǐ喜
huan欢
dú读
shū书
xiě写
zì字
 。

This young woman has a gentle, quiet disposition and usually enjoys reading and writing.

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Tā她
nà那
xián娴
jìng静
de的
qì气
zhì质
zài在
rén人
qún群
zhōng中
xiǎn显
de得
gé格
wài外
tū突
chū出
 。

Her serene and elegant temperament stood out remarkably in the crowd.

Zhè这
fú幅
huà画
zhōng中
de的
nǚ女
zǐ子
xián娴
jìng静
yōu优
yǎ雅
 ,
xǔ栩
xǔ栩
rú如
shēng生
 。

The woman in this painting is portrayed with such tranquil elegance that she seems almost alive.