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Chinese dictionary
adj.tranquil; (of mood, environment, etc.) calm; composed
听了这个消息后,他激动的心情久久不能平静。
After hearing the news, his excitement couldn't calm down for a long time.
她说话的声音仍然很平静。
She continued to speak calmly.
海啸过后,风浪已经平静了。
After the tsunami, the storm has subsided.
心境平静
the tranquil mind
海面平静
a calm sea
保持平静
maintain calm
恢复平静
regain one's composure
平静下来
quiet down
人不能贪心,保持一颗平静的心是很重要的。
One cannot be greedy, and it is important to maintain a calm heart.
玛丽在葬礼上表现得平静而镇定。
Mary was calm and composed at the funeral.
Word usage
- Note"平静" is different from "安静". "安静" mostly describes a person's behavior, actions and environment; "平静" mostly describes a person's mood, expression, or social or national order.
- Reduplication"平静" can be reduplicated, for example: "平平静静".
他在那里定居下来,平平静静地度过余生。
He settled down there to end his days in quiet.