🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

宁静

Pronunciation / Transliteration: níng jìng

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Placidness/ˈplæs.ɪd.nəs/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"湖泊的宁静反射出清澈的蓝天。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The quality of being calm and peaceful.

    "The placidness of the lake reflected the clear blue sky."
  2. 2

    A state of untroubled and serene demeanor.

    "Her placidness in the face of adversity was truly admirable."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'placidness' derives from the Latin 'placidus', meaning 'calm' or 'peaceful'. It entered the English language in the late 17th century, evolving to describe a state of tranquility or serenity.

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