平衡 pínghéng balance
balance; equilibrium
How to remember 平衡: 平 level + 衡 to measure = balance.
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How it is used
- Balance/equilibrium, and to balance: 保持平衡 (bǎochí pínghéng) keep one's balance; 心理平衡.
- Covers physical balance, and figurative balance of interests/work-life (平衡工作和生活).
- Common: 生态平衡, 收支平衡 balanced budget.
Example sentences
- 蔬果对平衡饮食必不可少。 Shūguǒ duì pínghéng yǐnshí bìbùkěshǎo.Fruits and vegetables are essential to a balanced diet.
- 他失去了平衡，从梯子上摔了下来。 Tā shīqù le pínghéng, cóng tīzi shàng shuāi le xiàlái.He lost his balance and fell off the ladder.
- 他失去了平衡，从自行车上摔了下来。 Tā shīqù le pínghéng, cóng zìxíngchē shàng shuāi le xiàlái.He lost his balance and fell off his bicycle.