Meaning
静水 refers to water that is still or calm, without waves or movement. In modern usage, it commonly means non-carbonated or still water, as opposed to sparkling water. The term combines 静 (quiet, still) with 水 (water) to describe water in a tranquil state.
Usage
In restaurants and stores, 静水 is the standard term for ordering still/flat water as opposed to 气泡水 (carbonated water). The term is also used in literary contexts to describe peaceful bodies of water like calm lakes or ponds. It carries connotations of tranquility and peace.
Examples
- 01服务员,请给我一瓶静水。, .Waiter, please give me a bottle of still water.
- 02湖面如镜,静水无波。, .The lake surface is like a mirror, the still water has no waves.
Characters
Measure words
- 瓶一瓶静水
- 杯一杯静水
Common collocations
- 一瓶静水a bottle of still water
- 静水流深still waters run deep (idiom)
Antonyms
Origin
The compound combines two basic characters: 静 originally depicted a palace scene with minimal conflict, evolving to mean 'quiet,' while 水 is a pictograph of flowing water. Together they create a natural image of undisturbed water.