Definition
镇静 (zhènjìng) emphasizes a deliberate, controlled calmness — often used when someone actively steadies their nerves in a stressful situation. It is more about 'composure' than 冷静 (lěngjìng), which can also describe a quiet place or a person's rational coolness. 镇定 (zhèndìng) is very similar but leans slightly more toward 'unflappable' in the face of danger.
adjective
calmcomposedcool-headed
verb
to calm downto settle (one's nerves)
Easily confused
- 震惊zhèn jīngsound-aliketo shock, to astonish
Examples
- ，镇静。Miànshì qián tā shēn xī yì kǒu qì, ràng zìjǐ zhèn jìng xiàlái.Before the interview he took a deep breath to calm himself down.
- 镇静。Zài tánpàn zhōng bǎochí zhèn jìng hěn zhòngyào.It's important to stay calm during negotiations.
- 镇静，。Tā yùdào tūfā qíngkuàng shí fēicháng zhèn jìng, yìdiǎn dōu bù huāng.She was very calm when faced with an emergency, not panicking at all.
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