fung1 ping4 long6 zing6風平浪靜风平浪静
Jyutpingfung1 ping4 long6 zing6
Yalefūng pìhng lohng jihng
Definition
Calm and peaceful, with no wind or waves.
neutraldescriptionsweather
How it's used
Often used metaphorically to describe a period of stability or lack of conflict in a workplace, relationship, or social situation. It carries a sense of relief, suggesting that a potentially turbulent time has passed or been avoided. While it literally refers to weather, it is far more common to hear it applied to human affairs.
Examples
Things have been calm at the office lately, nothing major has happened.
Do you really think this situation can stay calm forever?
Related words
Common phrases
everything is calm and peaceful
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a person's temperament or personality, as it is strictly reserved for describing the state of an environment or a situation.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
