平静

平靜

píngjìng

adjective HSK 4 #2,690

Meanings

1 calm
2 tranquil
3 peaceful
4 quiet

Characters

flat; level; calm

quiet; still; calm

Level and still — calm and peaceful

Examples

湖面很平静。

Húmiàn hěn píngjìng.

The lake surface is very calm.

他的心情渐渐平静下来。

Tā de xīnqíng jiànjiàn píngjìng xiàlai.

His mood gradually calmed down.

她用平静的语气说话。

Tā yòng píngjìng de yǔqì shuōhuà.

She spoke in a calm tone.

Tips

usage

平静 describes both physical calm (calm water) and emotional calm (calm mood). Compare: 安静 = quiet (absence of noise), 平静 = calm (absence of disturbance).

Stroke Order

平 píng

静 jìng