静 (jìng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 静 (jìng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 静 (jìng) means "Quiet; still; silent". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 14 strokes and the radical 青.

Q: How do you write 静 stroke by stroke?

静 has 14 strokes. The radical is 青. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 静 and 靓?

静 (jìng) and 靓 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 静?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 青. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 静?

Common words containing 静 include: 安静 (ān jìng) — Quiet / Peaceful; 冷静 (lěng jìng) — calm; cool-headed; 平静 (píng jìng) — Calm.

How to Write 静

The character 静 (jìng) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 青 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

静 is pronounced jìng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Quiet; still; silent.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 静 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 静

安静 ān jìng

Quiet / Peaceful

冷静 lěng jìng

calm; cool-headed

平静 píng jìng

Calm

Example Sentences

请大家安静一点。

qǐng dà jiā ān jìng yì diǎn

Everyone, please be a bit quieter.

你需要保持冷静。

nǐ xū yào bǎo chí lěng jìng

You need to stay calm.

湖面非常平静。

hú miàn fēi cháng píng jìng

The lake surface is very calm.

Similar Characters

靓 liàng

靖 jìng

靛 diàn

Practice Writing 静 (jìng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 静

What does 静 (jìng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 静 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 静 and 靓?

What mistakes do learners make writing 静?

What common words use 静?

How to Write 静 (jìng)