taai3 ping4 sing6 sai3太平盛世
Jyutpingtaai3 ping4 sing6 sai3
Yaletaai pìhng sihng sai
Definition
An era of peace and prosperity, characterized by a lack of war and flourishing development.
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How it's used
This idiom is often used with a sense of irony or skepticism in modern Hong Kong. While it describes an ideal state of stability and wealth, speakers frequently invoke it to contrast current social or economic grievances with the supposed perfection of the past or a hypothetical future.
Examples
Where on earth is this a time of peace and prosperity?
Everyone hopes to be able to live in a peaceful and flourishing age.
Related words
Common phrases
to be in a time of peace and prosperity
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simple phrases for peace like 和平, as this term specifically implies a grand, historical, or societal scale of prosperity rather than just the absence of conflict.
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