How do you use "peace" in a sentence?

The two countries finally signed a peace agreement. I just want some peace and quiet. She found peace of mind after making the decision.

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Q: What does "peace" mean?

A state without war or conflict; calm and quiet The word 'peace' refers to a state without war or conflict between nations or groups. It also means personal calm and quietness. 'Peace of mind' means freedom from worry. 'Keep the peace' means to maintain order. 'Peace and quiet' is a common expression for tranquillity.

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Meaning: A state without war or conflict; calm and quiet

和平；平静，安宁

paz; tranquilidad

平和；静けさ、安らぎ

평화; 고요함, 안정

The word 'peace' refers to a state without war or conflict between nations or groups. It also means personal calm and quietness. 'Peace of mind' means freedom from worry. 'Keep the peace' means to maintain order. 'Peace and quiet' is a common expression for tranquillity.

「peace」指国家或团体之间没有战争或冲突的状态。也指个人的平静和安宁。「Peace of mind」意为无忧无虑。「Keep the peace」意为维持秩序。「Peace and quiet」是表示安宁的常用表达。

La palabra «peace» se refiere a un estado sin guerra o conflicto entre naciones o grupos. También significa calma personal y quietud. «Peace of mind» significa libertad de preocupación. «Keep the peace» significa mantener el orden. «Peace and quiet» es una expresión común para la tranquilidad.

「peace」は国家やグループ間に戦争や紛争がない状態を指します。また、個人的な穏やかさや静けさも意味します。「Peace of mind」は心配からの解放を意味します。「Keep the peace」は秩序を維持することを意味します。「Peace and quiet」は静けさを表す一般的な表現です。

'peace'는 국가나 집단 간에 전쟁이나 분쟁이 없는 상태를 가리킵니다. 또한 개인의 평온함과 고요함을 의미하기도 합니다. 'peace of mind'는 걱정으로부터의 자유, 'keep the peace'는 질서를 유지하다라는 뜻입니다. 'peace and quiet'는 평온함을 나타내는 흔한 표현입니다.

Examples

The two countries finally signed a peace agreement.
两国终于签署了和平协议。
Los dos países finalmente firmaron un acuerdo de paz.
両国はついに和平協定に署名しました。
양국은 마침내 평화 협정에 서명했습니다.
I just want some peace and quiet.
我只想要一些安宁。
Solo quiero un poco de paz y tranquilidad.
静かで穏やかな時間が欲しいだけです。
조용하고 평온한 시간이 갖고 싶을 뿐입니다.
She found peace of mind after making the decision.
做出决定后，她内心平静了。
Encontró paz mental después de tomar la decisión.
決断を下した後、彼女は心の平和を見つけました。
그 결정을 내린 후 그녀는 마음의 평화를 찾았습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old French 'pais' (modern French 'paix'), from Latin 'pax' (genitive 'pacis') meaning 'peace' or 'agreement'. Related to 'pacify', 'pact', and 'appease'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

The peace symbol (☮) was designed in 1958 for the British Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, combining the semaphore letters N and D.