安静

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Meaning and Usage

"安静" (ān jìng) describes a state or atmosphere of quietness and calmness. It is commonly used to refer to places or situations where noise is minimal and peace is maintained.

Common Contexts

You will often hear "安静" used in settings like libraries, meetings, homes at night, or classrooms where silence is expected or preferred.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 保持安静 (bǎochí ānjìng): to keep quiet, often used as a polite or formal request.
  • 安静环境 (ānjìng de huánjìng): quiet environment, emphasizing a peaceful setting.
  • 安静 + verb: adverbial use to describe doing something quietly, e.g., 安静 (sit quietly).

Nuances

Using "安静" implies not just absence of noise but also a peaceful, undisturbed atmosphere. It is more formal and neutral compared to colloquial words like "安静" which can emphasize extra quietness or gentleness.

Common Confusion

Don't confuse "安静" with "" (ān wěn), which means stable or steady. "安静" focuses on quietness, while "" relates to security or steadiness.

Example Sentences

The library is very quiet; everyone is reading seriously.

Please keep quiet, the meeting is about to start.

The house is very quiet at night, suitable for sleeping.

The children sit quietly, listening to the teacher telling a story.

He likes to work in a quiet environment; it is more efficient that way.