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Definition
Quiet, calm, and serene with little sound or activity.
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How it's used
Describes a person's temperament or a physical environment that is still and undisturbed. Unlike 安靜 which focuses on the absence of noise, 沉靜 carries a sense of depth and composure, often implying a thoughtful or reserved nature.
Examples
He is usually very quiet and calm, and doesn't like to talk.
The environment here is very quiet and peaceful, perfect for studying.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a temporary lack of noise in a busy place, as it implies a more permanent or inherent quality of stillness.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
