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    Chinese Grammar

    Using 平 (píng) as a name component

    Topic & Focus

    Explanation

    平 means "flat," "level," or "peaceful" and is frequently used as a component in Chinese personal names. It is a common character in both given names and surnames, appearing in well-known names such as 习近平 and 邓小平. In names, it often carries connotations of peace and stability.

    Examples

    • 邓小平是中国改革开放的总设计师。

      dèng xiǎopíng shì zhōngguó gǎigé kāifàng de zǒng shèjìshī.

      Deng Xiaoping was the chief architect of China's reform and opening up.

    • 他给儿子取名叫李平。

      tā gěi érzi qǔ míng jiào lǐ píng.

      He named his son Li Ping.

    • 习近平出席了今天的会议。

      xí jìnpíng chūxíle jīntiān de huìyì.

      Xi Jinping attended today's meeting.

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