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The word 冷静 is formed by combining two distinct characters, each contributing a sensory and metaphorical layer to create a unified concept. 冷 (lěng) means "cold", evoking the physical sensation of low temperature and the associated qualities of being detached or objective. 静 (jìng) means "still" or "quiet", conveying an absence of movement or noise. When merged, the word paints a vivid picture of a mind that is metaphorically "cool and quiet", where emotional heat and mental turbulence have settled, resulting in a state of composed and clear-headed tranquility.

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他遇到问题很冷静

Tā yù dào wèn tí hěn lěng jìng.

He stays very calm when encountering problems.

冷静思考后,他做出了决定。

Lěng jìng sī kǎo hòu, tā zuò chū le jué dìng.

After thinking calmly, he made a decision.

在紧急情况下,保持冷静非常重要。

Zài jǐn jí qíng kuàng xià, bǎo chí lěng jìng fēi cháng zhòng yào.

In emergency situations, staying calm is very important.

尽管面对批评,她依然冷静地回应。

Jǐn guǎn miàn duì pī píng, tā yī rán lěng jìng de huí yìng.

Despite facing criticism, she still responded calmly.

教练要求球员在比赛最后时刻必须冷静处理球。

Jiào liàn yāo qiú qiú yuán zài bǐ sài zuì hòu shí kè bì xū lěng jìng chǔ lǐ qiú.

The coach required the players to handle the ball calmly in the final moments of the game.

Word Definition - 冷静

lěng jìng calm; cool-headed; dispassionate; (of a place) deserted; quiet

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