太平

• Pinyin: tài píng
• Hanzi breakdown: 太 = 大 + 丶; 平 = 干 + 八 (level)

Meaning

Peaceful; tranquil; safe and sound. Describes a state of peace and stability.

Used to describe peaceful times, safe conditions, or calm situations. Often appears in historical contexts (太平盛世, prosperous peaceful era) and everyday expressions (天下太平, all is peaceful under heaven).

Examples

1. 那几年社会动荡不安，大家都盼着能过上太平日子。 During those years of social turmoil, everyone hoped to live peaceful days.
2. 他就喜欢息事宁人，觉得太平最重要。 He always prefers to smooth things over — he thinks peace is what matters most.
3. 太平洋的名字就是取'太平'之意，寓意风平浪静。 The Pacific Ocean is named for 'peace,' implying calm winds and still waves.

Usage Guide

Context: historical, everyday, idioms

Tone: positive

Do Say

• 只求太平。(I just want peace.)
• 太平日子不容易。(Peaceful days don't come easy.)

Don't Say

• 用'太平'形容人的性格 (太平 describes situations or times, not personalities — use 平和 for people)

Origin & History

太 means great, 平 means level or peaceful. Together: great peace.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal