安 (ān) — (adjective) calm, peaceful, safe, secure; (verb) to calm, to reassure; (verb) to install, to fit
Definition
As a bound character, 安 adds meaning to compounds like 安心 (calm down) and 安装 (install). As a standalone adjective it means calm/safe; 安宁 is a more literary, fully-formed synonym, while 平安 means 'safe and sound' (often as a greeting).
adjective
calmpeacefulsafesecure
verb
to calmto reassureto installto fit
Examples
- ，。Nǐ ān xīn ba, wǒ hěn kuài jiù dào.Don't worry, I'll be there soon.
- 。Shī fu zhèng zài ān zhuāng xīn de rè shuǐ qì.The master is installing a new water heater.
- ，。Zhù nǐ yí lù píng ān, wàn shì rú yì.Wish you a safe journey and all the best.
Appears in
Browse more HSK 5 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.