平 (píng) - level, flat, even & peaceful, calm

平Tone 2

píng ｜ 5 strokes ｜ radical: 干

柠七

平 · píng

level, flat, even;

peaceful, calm;

equal, fair;

ordinary, common;

to pacify, to suppress.

level, flat, evenpeaceful, calmequal, fair

Usage highlights

peacecalmflat groundequalityordinaryaverage

Synonyms

  • 坦— level, smooth
  • 均— equal, even
  • 安— peaceful, calm

Antonyms

  • 陡— steep, precipitous
  • 险— dangerous, risky
  • 乱— chaotic, disorderly

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ground is very flat (地面很平).
  • They live a peaceful life (他们过着平静的生活).
  • Everyone is equal (人人平等).
  • This is an ordinary day (这是平常的一天).

Collocations

  • peace(和平)
  • calm(平静)
  • flat ground(平地)
  • equality(平等)
  • ordinary(平常)
  • average(平均)

Idioms

  • Calm and unruffled(平心静气)
  • Safe and sound(平安无事)
  • To smooth out difficulties(平定风波)
  • On an equal footing(平起平坐)
  • To even the score(平反昭雪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents ideals of social harmony and fairness in Confucian thought.
  • Associated with peace and stability, highly valued in Chinese culture.
  • Used in historical contexts for pacifying rebellions and establishing order.

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