zik6 zing6寂靜寂静

Jyutpingzik6 zing6

Yalejihk jihng

形容詞Common

Definition

Quiet, silent, and still; describe a state of absolute silence where not a sound is heard.

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How it's used

While this word describes a state of profound silence, it is primarily used in written or formal contexts rather than daily speech. In casual conversation, locals almost always use 靜 or 靜英英 to convey the same meaning. Using this term in a casual setting can make your tone sound overly dramatic or literary.

Examples

gaan3間fong2房zik6寂zing6靜dou3到lin4連zam1針dit3跌lok6落lai4嚟dou1都teng1聽dou3到。

The room is so silent that you can even hear a pin drop.

je6夜maan5晚ge3嘅gung1公jyun2園zik6寂zing6靜dak1得hou2好dak1得jan4人geng1驚。

The park at night is terrifyingly silent.

Common phrases

jat1一pin2片zik6寂zing6靜

a state of total silence

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 靜, which is the standard word for quiet. Using 寂靜 in a casual conversation about a noisy neighbor or a busy street will sound unnatural and overly poetic.