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Ning, pronounced níng, nìng, zhù, was first seen in the oracle bone inscriptions of the Shang Dynasty, and is a pictophonetic character in the Six Books. The basic meaning of "Ning" is peace and stability, such as tranquility; its extended meaning is that a married woman or her children go home to visit their parents, such as Ningqin.
In daily use, "Ning" is often used as a noun, indicating another name for Nanjing, such as the Shanghai-Nanjing Line.
Related words
1. Guining [guī níng]?
Go home to visit relatives. It usually refers to a married woman returning to her natal home to visit her parents.
2. Dan Ning [dàn níng]?
It means indifferent, calm and self-sufficient.
3. Xuanning [xuān níng]?
Between the platform under the eaves in front of the palace and the screen door above the palace. It was the place where officials in ancient times met their monarch. Refers to the imperial court.
4. Ningxi [níng xī]?
It means tranquility; calmness. Rest peacefully.
5. Ningying [níng yíng]?
It means that life is stable and prosperous.