静中思动 — “In stillness, contemplate movement; thinking of activity amidst tranquility”
静中思动 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to feel the urge for change or activity after a period of calm or stability; to desire new endeavors when life is tranquil; also refers to the principle that extreme stillness naturally leads to movement or transformation”. Literally, “In stillness, contemplate movement; thinking of activity amidst tranquility”.
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What does 静中思动 mean?
静中思动 (jìng zhōng sī dòng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to feel the urge for change or activity after a period of calm or stability; to desire new endeavors when life is tranquil; also refers to the principle that extreme stillness naturally leads to movement or transformation”.
How do you pronounce 静中思动?
静中思动 is pronounced jìng zhōng sī dòng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 静中思动 literally mean?
Literally, 静中思动 means “in stillness, contemplate movement; thinking of activity amidst tranquility”. It is used to mean “to feel the urge for change or activity after a period of calm or stability; to desire new endeavors when life is tranquil; also refers to the principle that extreme stillness naturally leads to movement or transformation”.
What is the Chinese definition of 静中思动?
静：平静，静止；动：变动。指在生活平静中希望有所改变。也指事物的静止状态达到极点就会向动的方向转化