平安 píng’ān safe and sound
safe and sound; well; without mishap; quiet and safe; at peace
How to remember 平安: 平 level + 安 peace = safe and sound.
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How it is used
- Safe and sound, free from mishap: 一路平安 (yílù píng'ān) safe journey; 平平安安.
- Emphasizes wellbeing and no trouble befalling someone, a common blessing/wish.
- Contrast 安全 (ānquán, safe/secure against danger) - 平安 is more "all is well, nothing bad happened."
Example sentences
- 祝你一路平安。 Zhù nǐ yílùpíngān.Have a safe trip.