静观默察 — “Quietly observe and silently scrutinize”
静观默察 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to observe and study carefully without taking action or revealing one's thoughts; to watch quietly and discreetly”. Literally, “Quietly observe and silently scrutinize”.
静观默察 Pronunciation and Pinyin
静观默察 Character Breakdown
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- jìng静zhōng中sī思dòng动desire change in tranquility
- jìng静rú如chǔ处nǚ女，，dòng动rú如tuō脱tù兔calm in repose, swift in action
- jìng静yǐng影chén沉bì璧serene moon reflection like sunken jade
- jìng静jí极sī思dòng动desire change after prolonged quiet
- jìng静ruò若chǔ处zǐ子，，dòng动ruò若tuō脱tù兔calm when still, swift when active
- jìng静yán言lìng令sè色flatter with gentle words and pleasing looks
- jìng静yán言yōng庸wéi违speak smoothly but act contrary
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What does 静观默察 mean?
静观默察 (jìng guān mò chá) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to observe and study carefully without taking action or revealing one's thoughts; to watch quietly and discreetly”.
How do you pronounce 静观默察?
静观默察 is pronounced jìng guān mò chá in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 静观默察 literally mean?
Literally, 静观默察 means “Quietly observe and silently scrutinize”. It is used to mean “to observe and study carefully without taking action or revealing one's thoughts; to watch quietly and discreetly”.
What is the Chinese definition of 静观默察?
不动声色，仔细观察。