冷静 lěngjìng calm
calm; cool-headed; sober
怎么记住“冷静”: 冷 cold + 静 quiet = calm.
汉字
用法
- Calm and level-headed, especially under pressure - 冷静一下 (lěngjìng yíxià) calm down; 保持冷静 (bǎochí lěngjìng) stay calm.
- Literally 'cold-quiet'; it's mental composure, not temperature. Contrast 安静 (ānjìng, quiet as in no noise) and 平静 (píngjìng, tranquil/at peace).
- Often an imperative to someone who's agitated or panicking.
例句
- 冷静点。 Lěngjìng diǎn.Be calm.
- 冷静下来！ Lěngjìngxiàlái!Get a grip on yourself.
- 我没办法冷静下来。 Wǒ méi bànfǎ lěngjìngxiàlái.I can't calm down.