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March 24, 2026
平安píng’ān(ping2an1)
平安 (píng'ān) refers to a state of being safe, sound, and free from danger or disturbance. It is often used to express well-wishes for someone's safety and peace, particularly in greetings or during significant events such as travel or celebrations.
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Cultural Note
平安 is deeply rooted in Chinese culture, often invoked during festivals like the Lunar New Year, where people wish for a peaceful and safe year ahead. It's also commonly used in blessings for travelers and during important life events.
Memory Tip
Imagine a calm and peaceful area (平) where you can feel completely safe (安). The character 平 looks like a flat surface, suggesting stability, while 安 contains a roof (indicating protection) over a woman (or a heart), symbolizing safety and tranquility.
Meanings of 平安
píng’ān(ping2an1)
1safe and sound
2well
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About 平安
平安Simplified
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#3981Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1
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AI Study Notes for 平安
Quick Contrast
安全 (ānquán) refers specifically to security and safety measures, while 平安 (píng'ān) conveys a broader sense of peace and tranquility.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 平安 with similar terms like 安全 (ānquán), which specifically means 'safety' in a more general sense. This word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in greetings like '祝你平安' (Wishing you peace and safety).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 平安 connects well with other vocabulary related to safety and peace, like 安静 (ānjìng, quiet) and 平静 (píngjìng, calm). Students should focus on understanding its usage in common phrases and contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners often incorrectly use 平安 when referring to general safety, mixing it up with 安全 (ānquán). For example, saying '我需要平安的工作' instead of '我需要安全的工作' (I need a safe job) is incorrect.
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平安 (píng'ān) refers to a state of being safe, sound, and free from danger or disturbance. It is often used to express well-wishes for someone's safety and peace, particularly in greetings or during significant events such as travel or celebrations.
When to use 平安
Learners often confuse 平安 with similar terms like 安全 (ānquán), which specifically means 'safety' in a more general sense. This word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in greetings like '祝你平安' (Wishing you peace and safety).
平安 or something close to it
安全 (ānquán) refers specifically to security and safety measures, while 平安 (píng'ān) conveys a broader sense of peace and tranquility.
What learners get wrong
Learners often incorrectly use 平安 when referring to general safety, mixing it up with 安全 (ānquán). For example, saying '我需要平安的工作' instead of '我需要安全的工作' (I need a safe job) is incorrect.
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Grammar Patterns of 平安
平安 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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那架波音747上的9名机组成员____获释。
The nine crew on the Boeing 747 were released unharmed.
Example Sentences for 平安 (10)
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那架波音747上的9名机组成员平安获释。
nà jià bō yīn747 747 shàng9 de 9 míng jī zǔ chéng yuán píng ān。
The nine crew on the Boeing 747 were released unharmed.
2
这船平安抵陆.
zhè chuán píng ān dǐ lù.
The ship came safe to land.
3
暴风雨已过去,他们平安地逃到了陆地上.
bào fēng yǔ yǐ guò qù, , tā mén píng ān dì táo dào le lù dì.
The storm had passed and they escaped safely to land.
