Ning
宁
From 宁 (níng), "peaceful, calm, serene"; 寧 is the same character in traditional script.
Meaning and origin
Ning carries the sense of calm found in everyday Chinese words such as 安宁, meaning peace and quiet, and it is written 宁 in simplified characters and 寧 in traditional ones.
How to pronounce Ning
| Mandarin | Níng /niŋ˧˥/ |
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