清静 qīngjìng quiet
quiet; peaceful and quiet
How to remember 清静: 清 clear + 静 quiet = quiet.
Characters
How it is used
- Means quiet and peaceful (free of noise/disturbance) - 找个清静的地方 (zhǎo ge qīngjìng de dìfang) find somewhere peaceful.
- About tranquil calm, often the wish to be left undisturbed - 图个清静 (just want some peace).
- Contrast 安静 (ānjìng, quiet = no noise); 清静 adds a sense of serene, undisturbed calm, not just silence.