jau1 zing6幽靜幽静

Jyutpingjau1 zing6

Yaleyāu jihng

形容詞Rare

Definition

Tranquil and secluded; used to describe a quiet, beautiful, and peaceful environment.

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How it's used

Describes a place that is not only quiet but also possesses a sense of beauty or elegance. It is often used to praise locations like parks, gardens, or remote residential areas that feel removed from the bustle of the city. While it implies silence, it carries a positive, aesthetic connotation rather than just the absence of noise.

Examples

nei1呢dou6度waan4環ging2境hou2好jau1幽zing6靜，hou2好sik1適hap6合jau1休sik1息。

The environment here is very tranquil, perfect for resting.

nei5你zung1鍾m4唔zung1鍾ji3意heoi3去di1啲jau1幽zing6靜di1啲ge3嘅dei6地fong1方saan3散bou6步？

Do you like going to more tranquil places for a walk?

Common phrases

waan4環ging2境jau1幽zing6靜

tranquil environment

jau1幽zing6靜siu2小ging3徑

secluded path

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe a room that is simply empty or quiet, as it implies a pleasant, natural, or scenic quality. If a place is just quiet because no one is there, use 靜 or 寧靜 instead.