píng jìng
calm; quiet; tranquil
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湖面很平静。
hú miàn hěn píngjìng.
The lake is very calm.
他说话的语气很平静。
tā shuōhuà de yǔqì hěn píngjìng.
His tone of voice was very calm.
生活很平静，没有波澜。
shēnghuó hěn píngjìng, méiyǒu bōlán.
Life is very calm, without any waves.
动荡 (dòngdàng)
turbulent
混乱 (hùnlùan)
chaotic
The Chinese word 平静 (píngjìng) is composed of two characters: 平 (píng) and 静 (jìng). 平 means "level", "even", or "peaceful", while 静 means "quiet", "still", or "calm". Together, these two characters form the word 平静, which means "calm", "peaceful", or "tranquil".The word 平静 is often used to describe the state of the sea or the weather. For example, the phrase 海面平静 (hǎimiàn píngjìng) means "the sea is calm". It can also be used to describe a person's state of mind. For example, the phrase 心平气和 (xīnpíngqìhé) means "to be calm and composed".The word 平静 is a common word in Chinese and is used in a variety of contexts. It is a useful word to know for HSK learners who want to be able to talk about the weather, their emotions, and other aspects of their lives.
