píng
flat; level; even; equal
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我平时喜欢看书。
wǒ píngshí xǐhuān kànshū.
I usually like to read books.
他平时很安静。
tā píngshí hěn ānjìng.
He is usually very quiet.
我们平时经常去公园。
wǒmen píngshí jīngcháng qù gōngyuán.
We often go to the park usually.
高 (gāo)
high
低 (dī)
low
The Chinese character 平 (píng) is composed of two parts: the radical 氵(shuǐ), which represents water, and the phonetic component 平 (píng), which represents level or even. The character 平 originally meant "level ground" or "flat land", and it has been used in this sense since the Shang dynasty (c. 1600-1046 BC). Over time, the meaning of 平 has expanded to include other concepts such as "peaceful", "calm", "equal", and "average".The radical 氵(shuǐ) is one of the most common radicals in Chinese, and it is used in many characters related to water, such as 河 (hé, river), 海 (hǎi, sea), and 湖 (hú, lake). The phonetic component 平 (píng) is also used in other characters, such as 安平 (ānpíng, peaceful), 太平 (tàipíng, great peace), and 平等 (píngděng, equality).The character 平 is a versatile character that can be used in a variety of contexts. It is a common word in everyday speech, and it is also used in literature, poetry, and philosophy. The character 平 is a reminder of the importance of balance and harmony in life, and it is a symbol of peace and prosperity.
