ping4 ding6平定

Jyutpingping4 ding6

Yalepìhng dihng

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To calm down, pacify, or stabilize.

to become calm, quiet, or pacified
to stabilize or settle a turbulent situation

neutralemotiondescriptions

How it's used

平定 is often used in more formal or written contexts to describe the stabilization of a situation, such as social unrest or a volatile market. When talking about personal emotions, speakers frequently prefer more casual alternatives like 冷靜落嚟 or 平復，as 平定 can sound slightly detached or literary in everyday conversation.

Examples

keoi5佢sam1深fu1呼kap1吸gei2幾haa5下，sam1心cing4情zung1終jyu1於ping4平ding6定zo2咗。

He took a few deep breaths, and his mood finally calmed down.

dang2等gin2件si6事ping4平ding6定lok6落lai4嚟sin1先zoi3再cyu2處lei5理laa1啦。

Let's wait for things to settle down before dealing with it.

Common phrases

ping4平ding6定lok6落lai4嚟

to calm down or settle down

ping4平ding6定cing4情seoi5緒

to pacify one's emotions

Common mistake

Avoid using 平定 to describe a person who is simply being quiet or composed, as it strongly implies a transition from a state of chaos or intense emotion back to order.