静 (jìng) means still; calm; quiet. Simplified form has 14 strokes under radical 青.
Classic poetic meaning (stillness and poise), though very common among Chinese women born in the 1980s–1990s. For a fresher contemporary touch, pair with 舒, 岚, or 宁 (e.g., 静岚).
One of the most graceful single-character choices for inner stillness and meditative calm.
Origin & Visual Logic: Combines 青 (verdant clarity) with 争 (originally calm dispute settled into stillness), evoking serene clarity.
| Traditional / Simplified | Pinyin | CC-CEDICT Definitions |
|---|---|---|
| 靜 / 静 | jìng | still; calm; quiet |
Lexical entries derived from CC-CEDICT (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Make Me a Hanzi (APL / LGPL-3.0).
| Chinese Word | Pinyin | English Meaning | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 安静 | ānjìng | quiet and peaceful | |
| 平静 | píngjìng | calm and tranquil | |
| 宁静 | níngjìng | serene stillness |
"静" has 14 strokes in Simplified Chinese (Traditional form: 靜). Its primary dictionary radical is 青, and you can animate or practice writing every stroke in order using the interactive grid on this page.
Rating: Good with Pairing (Feminine-leaning). Classic poetic meaning (stillness and poise), though very common among Chinese women born in the 1980s–1990s. For a fresher contemporary touch, pair with 舒, 岚, or 宁 (e.g., 静岚).
Tattoo rating: Safe & Classic. One of the most graceful single-character choices for inner stillness and meditative calm.
