安宁

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Meaning and Usage

The word 安宁 (ān níng) primarily describes a state of peace and tranquility, both in external surroundings and internal feelings. It is often used to express a calm, stable, and undisturbed condition, whether referring to life, environment, or emotions.

Common Contexts

  • Describing a peaceful life after retirement or during restful periods.
  • Expressing hopes for societal or national peace without conflict.
  • Referring to a calm and stable emotional or living environment.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 安宁生活 (peaceful life): used to describe a tranquil lifestyle.
  • 保持安宁 (maintain peace): often used in political or social contexts.
  • 安宁环境 (peaceful environment): refers to surroundings conducive to calmness.

Nuances

Using 安宁 implies more than just quietness; it conveys a sense of safety, stability, and freedom from disturbance. It is more formal and literary compared to words like 平静 or , which also mean calm or quiet.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse 安宁 with 安静, which focuses more on silence or quietness. 安宁 emphasizes peace and tranquility in a broader sense, including emotional and social stability.

Example Sentences

After retirement, he lived a peaceful life.

We hope the country can maintain peace and no longer have wars.

Children grow up in a peaceful environment and their moods are more stable.