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Composed of the heart radical and the component for tongue, the character "恬" etymologically suggests a mental state where the heart is as calm and inactive as a tongue at rest, leading to its core meaning of tranquility and peace. Historically, this character has always denoted a sense of quiet composure, with its usage in classical literature emphasizing an unruffled demeanor or a contented mind, and while the tongue component might hint at early associations with speech or taste, these connotations have not persisted in its primary semantic development. The form of "恬" has remained consistent through time, and its conceptual focus on inner stillness has been preserved in modern Chinese, where it appears in words describing serenity or a placid temperament.
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这个小村子很恬静。
他过着恬淡的生活。
面对困难，她显得很恬然。
湖面恬静得像一面镜子。
夜晚的田野一片恬静。
在恬静的午后，他喜欢读书。
她性格恬静，从不与人争吵。
恬淡的心态有助于身心健康。