冷静一点
lěngjìng yīdiǎn
Calm down · trad. 冷靜一點
冷静一点 (lěngjìng yìdiǎn) means “calm down” or “be a bit calmer.” Speakers use it to tell someone to relax or become less agitated, especially in heated moments when they need to be cool and quiet.
What does 冷静一点 (lěngjìng yīdiǎn) mean?
冷静一点 (lěngjìng yīdiǎn) means “calm down” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “cool quiet a bit.”
When to use it
Neutral. It's a direct request. For a softer approach, you could say 别激动 (bié jīdòng), “don't get agitated.” For a more urgent or firm tone, just 冷静! (lěngjìng!) works.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “LUNG-jing YEE-dyen.” The first syllable of 冷静 is a falling-rising tone, and the second is a falling tone. 一点 combines a first tone and a third tone.
Other ways to say it
- 冷静一下lěngjìng yīxiàcalm down for a bit (slightly softer)
- 别激动bié jīdòngdon't get agitated
- 保持冷静bǎochí lěngjìngstay calm
Examples
冷静一点，事情没那么糟。
lěngjìng yīdiǎn, shìqing méi nàme zāo.
Calm down, things aren't that bad.
你先冷静一点，我们再谈。
nǐ xiān lěngjìng yīdiǎn, wǒmen zài tán.
You calm down first, then we'll talk.
深呼吸，冷静下来。
shēnhūxī, lěngjìng xiàlai.
Take a deep breath and calm down.
Pro tip: The “一点” (yìdiǎn) softens the command, making it less abrupt than just “冷静!” It implies “a little bit” or “a moment.”
Related phrases
放心吧 · Rest assured别生气 · Don't be angry小心 · Watch out
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