[[Characters]] #Characters \ #Anatomy-and-Living \ #States-and-Conditions # 静 jìng quiet, calm ## Components [[青 (qīng)]] [[争 zhēng]] ## Meaning In contemporary usage, 静 primarily means "quiet" or "calm." It refers to a state of tranquility or the absence of movement and noise. ## History The character 静 (jìng) is a compound ideogram. It combines two components: 青 (qīng) and 争 (zhēng). The character 青 represents a clear, distinguishable color, indicating something that stands out. The character 争 means to contend or to strive for, suggesting a sense of attention-grabbing or prominence. The original meaning of 静 was "vivid color" because something bright and clear would catch the eye. Over time, the common usage of 静 has shifted to mean "still" or "motionless." ## Evolution ### Oracular Script ? ### Bronze Script ![[静 bronce.svg]] ### Seal Script ![[静 sello.svg]] ### Clerical Script ![[静 cle.svg]] ### Regular Script ![[静 reg.svg]]