平和 pínghé gentle
gentle; mild; moderate; placid
How to remember 平和: 平 level + 和 and = gentle.
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How it is used
- Describes a calm, gentle, even temperament or mood - 语气平和 (yǔqì pínghé) a mild tone; 性格平和 (xìnggé pínghé) an even-tempered nature.
- Leans toward inner calm and mildness; contrast 温和 (wēnhé), which more often describes gentle manner or mild weather/climate.
- Somewhat literary and positive; often used of demeanor, atmosphere, or medicine that is 'mild' (药性平和).
Example sentences
- 我所想要的是一点平和和安静。 Wǒ suǒ xiǎngyào de shì yìdiǎn pínghé hé ānjìng.What I want is some peace and quiet.