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    Expressing "calm" or "peaceful" with 平静 (píngjìng)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    平静 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    The adjective 平静 (píngjìng) means "calm," "peaceful," or "tranquil." It can describe a person's emotional state, a voice, or an environment that is free from disturbance. For example, a 平静的回答 is a calm, composed response.

    Examples

    • 考试结束后，她终于感到内心平静了。

      Kǎoshì jiéshù hòu, tā zhōngyú gǎndào nèixīn píngjìng le.

      After the exam was over, she finally felt at peace.

    • 湖面非常平静，像一面镜子。

      Hú miàn fēicháng píngjìng, xiàng yī miàn jìngzi.

      The surface of the lake was very calm, like a mirror.

    • 他用平静的语气回答了所有问题。

      Tā yòng píngjìng de yǔqì huídále suǒyǒu wèntí.

      He answered all the questions in a calm tone.

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