安宁

• Pinyin: ān níng
• Hanzi breakdown: 安 = peace; 宁 = 宀 (roof) + 心 (heart) + 皿 (dish), meaning tranquil

Meaning

Peaceful; tranquil; undisturbed.

Describes a state of peace and quiet, free from disturbance or turmoil. Can refer to personal inner peace or external environmental calm. More literary than 平静.

Examples

1. 这个小镇远离城市喧嚣，生活非常安宁。 This small town is far from the city bustle, and life here is very peaceful.
2. 她只想找一个安宁的地方度过晚年。 She just wants to find a peaceful place to spend her later years.
3. 邻居整天吵架，搅得我们不得安宁。 The neighbors argue all day, leaving us with no peace.

Usage Guide

Context: literary, everyday

Tone: serene

Do Say

• 愿逝者安宁。(May the deceased rest in peace.)
• 我只求生活安宁。(I just want a peaceful life.)

Don't Say

• 说'这个机器运转安宁' (Don't use 安宁 for machines — it's for living environments or inner states)

Origin & History

安 (peace) + 宁 (tranquil). Both characters emphasize peaceful stillness.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal