The Chinese Radical: 宁


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peace, calm    宁

Explanation

Used in these characters:
JLPT HSK 5
peaceful, rather, better, tranquil
níng
Top: roof , below: nail
(There is no risk that the building might collapse:) When the roof is built with nails, you have peace.
JLPT HSK 6
to pinch, wring, stubborn, mistake
níng, nǐng, nìng
Left: hand , right: peace, calm (If the roof is built with nails , you have your peace.)
If the hand is covering and acts like a nail, it pinches.
JLPT no HSK
malevolent, fierce-looking, hideous
níng
Left: wild animal (dog on hind legs), right: peace, calm (If the roof is built with nails , you have your peace.)
A wild animal that (pretends) to be peaceful is: malevolent.
JLPT no HSK
muddy, miry, stagnant
nìng
Left: water , right: peace, calm (If the roof is built with nails , you have your peace.)
When water finds its 'peace' (= it is resting), is becomes: muddy.

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