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平安

píng ān

paix, sain et sauf

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Exemples de phrases

祝你平安

zhù nǐ píng'ān

I wish you peace

一路平安

yī lù píng'ān

Have a safe journey

世界和平

shìjiè hépíng

World peace

Synonymes

吉祥 (jíxiáng)

auspicious

安康 (ānkāng)

healthy and safe

Antonymes

危险 (wēixiǎn)

dangerous

动荡 (dòngdàng)

turbulent

Étymologie et composants

The Chinese character 平安 (píng'ān) is composed of two characters: 平 (píng) and 安 (ān). The character 平 originally meant "level" or "even", and was often used to describe a peaceful or harmonious state. The character 安 originally meant "safe" or "secure", and was often used to describe a state of peace and tranquility. When combined, the two characters 平安 form a compound word that means "peace and security".The word 平安 has been used in Chinese for centuries, and has a rich history and cultural significance. It is often used as a greeting or blessing, and is often seen in Chinese art and literature. The word 平安 is also used in the names of many Chinese cities and towns, such as Ping'an County in Guangxi Province and Ping'an Township in Sichuan Province.The word 平安 is a powerful symbol of peace and security, and is a reminder of the importance of these values in Chinese culture.