清靜

简 清静 · 繁 清靜
Mandarin · pinyin qīng jìng

Meanings

  1. quiet
  2. peaceful and quiet
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清
qīng · clear, pure, clean; peaceful
靜
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静
jìng · quiet, still, motionless; gentle
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1–4 · qing1 jing4

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cing1 zing6

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adj

  1. tranquil; quiet; peaceful

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