安 (ān) - peaceful & tranquil

安Tone 1

ān ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 宀

檀晨

安 · ān

peaceful;

tranquil;

safe;

secure;

calm;

to pacify;

to set at ease;

to install;

to fix

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Usage highlights

safetypeacequietcomfortpeace of mindpublic security

Synonyms

  • 宁— peaceful, tranquil
  • 静— quiet, calm
  • 平— peace, level
  • 稳— stable, steady

Antonyms

  • 危— danger, peril
  • 乱— chaos, disorder
  • 险— dangerous, risky
  • 躁— restless, impatient

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I feel very safe and secure (安全) here.
  • She lives a peaceful life (安宁的生活).
  • Please install this software (安装软件).
  • The room is quiet and comfortable (安静舒适).

Collocations

  • safety(安全)
  • peace(安宁)
  • quiet(安静)
  • comfort(安逸)
  • peace of mind(安心)
  • public security(公安)

Idioms

  • To set one's mind at rest(心安理得)
  • To be content with one's lot and happy in one's ways(安贫乐道)
  • To rest on one's laurels(安于现状)
  • To settle down and get on with one's work(安家立业)
  • Peace and prosperity for the nation(国泰民安)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • One of the most auspicious characters in Chinese culture, representing peace and security.
  • Frequently used in place names, such as Xi'an (西安) meaning 'Western Peace'.
  • Considered an ideal quality for personal names, especially for girls, conveying gentleness and tranquility.

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