平静 píngjìng tranquil
tranquil; undisturbed; serene
How to remember 平静: 平 level + 静 quiet = tranquil.
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How it is used
- Calm/tranquil, of a scene, sea, or mood: 心情平静 (xīnqíng píngjìng) a calm mood; 平静的湖面.
- Contrast 安静 (ānjìng, quiet/no noise); 平静 is undisturbed calm, inner or of a surface, not about sound.
- Common: 恢复平静 return to calm.
Example sentences
- 暴风雨后，大海恢复了平静。 Bàofēngyǔ hòu, dàhǎi huīfù le píngjìng.After the storm, the sea was quiet again.
- 让我们享受这平静和安宁。 Ràng wǒmen xiǎngshòu zhè píngjìng hé ānníng.Let's just enjoy this peace and quiet.