和平 hépíng peace
peace; peaceful
How to remember 和平: 和 and + 平 level = peace.
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How it is used
- Peace in the geopolitical sense - absence of war - 世界和平 (shìjiè hépíng) world peace, 和平谈判 peace talks.
- Contrast 战争 (war). Inner calm or a quiet atmosphere is 平静/安宁, not 和平.
Example sentences
- 我们希望世界和平。 Wǒmen xīwàng shìjiè hépíng.We want peace in the world.
- 谁都希望世界和平。 Shuí dōu xīwàng shìjiè hépíng.We are all longing for peace in the world.
- 他们过着和平的生活。 Tāmen guò zhe hépíng de shēnghuó.They live in peace.