心静

心靜

xīnjìng

adjective #38,859

Meanings

1 calm
2 tranquil
3 at peace (of mind)

Characters

Examples

心静自然凉。

Xīnjìng zìrán liáng.

When the mind is calm, one naturally feels cool.

喝杯茶能让我心静下来。

Hē bēi chá néng ràngwǒ xīnjìng xiàlái.

A cup of tea helps calm me down.

人心静了，思路也就清晰了。

Rénxīn jìng le, sīlù yě jiù qīngxī le.

Once the mind settles, thinking becomes clear.

Tips

culture

心静自然凉 ('a calm mind stays cool') is a well-worn Chinese saying often invoked during summer heat — the idea that inner composure beats external circumstances.

Stroke Order

心 xīn

静 jìng