沉默

• 拼音: chén mò
• 汉字拆解: 沉 = 氵(water) + 冘 (phonetic), meaning to sink; 默 = 黑 (black) + 犬 (dog), meaning silent

含义

Silent; to remain silent. The state of not speaking or making sound, often due to thought, sadness, or reluctance.

Can describe both a temporary state (choosing not to speak in a moment) and a personality trait (being a quiet, reserved person). Often implies emotional depth — silence due to contemplation, grief, or disagreement rather than simply having nothing to say.

例句

1. 听到这个消息以后，他一直沉默不说话。
2. 她是一个沉默寡言的人，很少主动跟人聊天。
3. 面对记者的提问，他选择了沉默。

用法指南

语境: emotional, social, everyday

语气: serious

正确说法

• 他沉默了一会儿才回答。(He was silent for a moment before answering.)
• 沉默并不代表同意。(Silence does not mean agreement.)

错误说法

• 图书馆里很沉默 (For quiet environments, use 安静, not 沉默 — 沉默 describes a person's deliberate silence, not ambient quietness)

起源与历史

沉 means to sink; 默 means silent or quiet. Together they evoke the image of silence sinking in deeply.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal