Meaning and Usage
"静止" (jìngzhǐ) means to be motionless or to stop moving. It is often used to describe a state where something or someone is completely still, without any movement.
Common Contexts
It is frequently used in medical or technical contexts, such as asking a patient to remain still during an examination or describing machines that are not operating but still consuming power.
Collocations and Patterns
- 静止不动: completely motionless, often used to emphasize total lack of movement.
- 保持静止: to keep still, commonly used in instructions or requests.
- 静止状态: stationary state, used in technical or scientific descriptions.
Usage Notes
"静止" is more formal and specific than simply saying "不动" (not moving). It implies a deliberate or natural cessation of movement rather than just absence of motion. Avoid confusing it with "停止" which often refers to stopping an action or process rather than a state of stillness.