Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Stationary / Sedentary: Describes something or someone that remains in a fixed location, with little or no movement or travel. It often refers to a state of being settled or immobile.
   • Static / Unchanging: Can describe a condition or situation that is stable, calm, and not subject to movement or significant alteration.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Công việc văn phòng là một nghề tĩnh tại. (Office work is a sedentary profession.)
  • Chiếc thuyền vẫn tĩnh tại trên mặt hồ phẳng lặng. (The boat remained stationary on the calm lake surface.)
  • Anh ấy thích một cuộc sống tĩnh tại, ít di chuyển. (He prefers a stationary life with little travel.)

Advanced Usage

• Philosophical / Spiritual Context: In contemplative contexts, "tĩnh tại" can imply a state of inner stillness, peace, and mental calm, free from agitation.
  • Tâm hồn tĩnh tại giúp đưa ra quyết định sáng suốt. (A still mind helps in making wise decisions.)

Variants and Related Words

• Tĩnh (adj): quiet, calm, still. This is the root adjective from which "tĩnh tại" is derived.
  • Căn phòng thật yên tĩnh. (The room is very quiet.)
• Bất động (adj): motionless, immobile. Emphasizes a complete lack of movement.
  • Bức tượng đứng bất động. (The statue stood motionless.)

Synonyms

• Sedentary: (for work/lifestyle) involving much sitting and little physical travel.
• Stationary: not moving or not intended to be moved.
• Static: lacking in movement, action, or change.
• Fixed: fastened securely; established and not changing.

Antonyms

• Di động (adj): mobile, movable.
• Linh hoạt (adj): flexible, agile.
• Năng động (adj): dynamic, active.

adj

1. stationary