平坦 píngtǎn level
level; even; smooth; flat
How to remember 平坦: 平 level + 坦 flat = level.
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How it is used
- Describes ground/roads/surfaces that are flat and even - 道路平坦 (dàolù píngtǎn) the road is smooth and level.
- Often used figuratively of a life or path: 人生的道路不总是平坦的 (rénshēng de dàolù bù zǒng shì píngtǎn de) life's road isn't always smooth.
- For a flat surface like a table use 平/平面; 平坦 is specifically about terrain-like flatness.