Anning describes a state of peacefulness, tranquility, and stability, often implying comfort and freedom from disturbance.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Peaceful, tranquil, and stable state.
- Describes environment, mood, or life.
- Conveys comfort and lack of disturbance.
Overview
安宁（ān níng）是一个形容词，用来描述一种平静、宁静、祥和的状态。它强调的是没有纷扰、没有动荡，给人一种内心平和、环境舒适的感觉。这个词语可以用来形容环境的宁静，比如“宁静的夜晚”、“安宁的乡村”；也可以形容人的心情，比如“内心的安宁”、“心情安宁”；还可以形容生活状态，比如“过着安宁的生活”。它传递的是一种积极、稳定的情绪和状态。
安宁通常用作谓语、定语或状语。
作状语：例如，“他希望生活得安宁一些。”
此外，它也可以与“的”连用，构成“安宁的”结构，修饰名词。
安宁这个词语在日常生活中非常常见，尤其是在描述以下情境时：
- 自然环境：如“山谷里一片安宁”、“夜晚的安宁”。
- 个人感受：如“找到内心的安宁”、“寻求心灵的安宁”。
- 生活状态：如“战后的安宁”、“退休后的安宁生活”。
- 社会环境：如“社会保持安宁”、“希望世界和平安宁”。
安宁与“平静”（píng jìng）、“宁静”（níng jìng）、“安静”（ān jìng）等词语意思相近，但侧重点略有不同。
- 安宁：更侧重于内心的平和、生活状态的稳定，以及不受外界干扰的舒适感。它包含了一种积极的、令人愉悦的平静。
- 平静：可以指情绪的稳定，也可以指状态的稳定，但不如“安宁”那样强调舒适和不受打扰。
- 宁静：主要强调环境的幽静、寂静，没有声音的干扰，有时也用于形容心情。
- 安静：最常用来形容没有声音或活动很少的状态，是最基础的“不吵闹”。
总的来说，“安宁”比“平静”更强调舒适和稳定，“宁静”偏重环境的寂静，“安静”则侧重于缺乏声音或活动。
Examples
夜晚的山村格外安宁。
everydayThe mountain village is particularly tranquil at night.
经过多年的漂泊，他终于找到了内心的安宁。
formalAfter years of wandering, he finally found inner peace.
希望大家都能过上安宁的日子。
informalHope everyone can live a peaceful life.
在动荡的年代，人们普遍渴望社会安宁。
academicIn turbulent times, people generally long for social stability and peace.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
国泰民安
The country is prosperous and the people live in peace.
安宁地
peacefully (adverbial)
求得安宁
to seek peace
Often Confused With
'安静' primarily means 'quiet' or 'silent', focusing on the absence of noise or activity. '安宁' implies a deeper sense of peace, tranquility, and stability, often including emotional or mental calm.
'平静' can refer to a stable state or calm emotions, but '安宁' often carries a stronger connotation of comfort, security, and freedom from disturbance.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Anning is generally a positive term, used to describe desirable states of peace and stability. It can be used in both spoken and written Chinese. While it can describe environments, it often carries a deeper meaning related to inner peace or a stable, comfortable life.
Common Mistakes
Learners might overuse '安宁' when simply meaning 'quiet'. Remember that '安静' is the more direct translation for 'quiet'. Also, avoid using '安宁' to describe something that is actively exciting or lively.
Tips
Embrace Inner Peace
Use '安宁' to describe the feeling of contentment and calm you achieve after overcoming challenges or finding stability.
Avoid Overusing for Silence
While related to quietness, '安宁' emphasizes tranquility and peace rather than just the absence of noise. Use '安静' for simple silence.
Cultural Value of Harmony
In Chinese culture, achieving '安宁' in life, both personally and communally, is highly valued, often associated with stability and well-being.
Word Origin
The character '安' (ān) means 'peaceful', 'safe', or 'secure'. The character '宁' (níng) means 'peaceful', 'tranquil', or 'calm'. Together, '安宁' strongly emphasizes a state of profound peace and stability.
Cultural Context
The concept of '安宁' is deeply ingrained in Chinese culture, reflecting a desire for harmony, stability, and a lack of conflict in both personal lives and society. It is often associated with contentment and well-being.
Memory Tip
Think of '安宁' as 'all' (安 - all) people feeling 'near' (宁 - near/peace) and calm. Imagine a scene where everyone is together, safe, and peaceful.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions安宁更侧重于内心的平和、生活状态的稳定和不受打扰的舒适感，是一种积极的平静。而安静主要指没有声音或活动很少的状态，是基础的不吵闹。
可以。安宁可以用来形容人的心情或内心的状态，表示内心的平和与宁静，例如“他终于找到了内心的安宁”。
通常情况下，“安宁”是褒义词，因为它描述的是一种令人向往的平和、舒适的状态。但在某些语境下，它也可以是中性描述，比如描述一种缺乏活力的状态，但这相对少见。
当需要强调的是“没有声音”时，用“安静”更合适。当描述的是一种充满活力的、积极向上的状态而非平静时，也不适合用“安宁”。
Test Yourself
经过一天的忙碌，他渴望回到家中享受一份______的时光。
空格处需要描述一种平静、不受打扰的时光，与“安宁”的意思最契合。
下列哪个句子正确使用了“安宁”？
“安宁”用来描述生活状态的平静和稳定是恰当的。选项A不合适，因为城市通常不会一直“安宁”；选项B“安宁的想法”不自然；选项D“安宁的声音”不如“平静的声音”或“温柔的声音”常用。
请用“内心”、“安宁”、“找到”和“终于”组合成一个句子。
这个选项构成的句子语法正确，意思连贯，表达了经过努力后获得内心平静的状态。
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Summary
Anning describes a state of peacefulness, tranquility, and stability, often implying comfort and freedom from disturbance.
- Peaceful, tranquil, and stable state.
- Describes environment, mood, or life.
- Conveys comfort and lack of disturbance.
Embrace Inner Peace
Use '安宁' to describe the feeling of contentment and calm you achieve after overcoming challenges or finding stability.
Avoid Overusing for Silence
While related to quietness, '安宁' emphasizes tranquility and peace rather than just the absence of noise. Use '安静' for simple silence.
Cultural Value of Harmony
In Chinese culture, achieving '安宁' in life, both personally and communally, is highly valued, often associated with stability and well-being.
Examples
4 of 4夜晚的山村格外安宁。
The mountain village is particularly tranquil at night.
经过多年的漂泊，他终于找到了内心的安宁。
After years of wandering, he finally found inner peace.
希望大家都能过上安宁的日子。
Hope everyone can live a peaceful life.
在动荡的年代，人们普遍渴望社会安宁。
In turbulent times, people generally long for social stability and peace.
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