taai3 ping4太平
Jyutpingtaai3 ping4
Yaletaai pìhng
Definition
Peaceful and tranquil; free from war or conflict.
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How it's used
Describes a state of calm or stability, often used to refer to the absence of conflict or chaos in a society or a living environment. It carries a sense of lasting harmony rather than just a temporary quiet moment. It is frequently used in formal or literary contexts to describe societal peace, though it can also describe a quiet, undisturbed home life.
Examples
The environment here is very peaceful, it is very comfortable to live in.
I hope the world is peaceful so that everyone does not have to suffer.
Related words
Common phrases
the world is at peace
an era of peace and prosperity
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 平靜, which is more commonly used to describe the lack of noise or the calm state of a person's emotions or the sea. 太平 implies a broader, more structural absence of trouble or war.
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