平复 (píng fù) — to calm down (of emotions, situations); to heal (of wounds, illnesses)
Definition
Used when emotions or a situation gradually settle and return to normal (心情, 局势), or when a wound has healed. Implies a return to a previous calm/healthy state, not just 'being calm'.
verb
to calm down (of emotions, situations)to heal (of wounds, illnesses)
Examples
- 平复。Tā de xīn qíng màn màn píng fù le xià lái.His mood slowly calmed down.
- 平复，。Shāng kǒu yǐ jīng wán quán píng fù le, bú yòng dān xīn.The wound has fully healed — no need to worry.
- 平复。Hùn luàn de jú shì zài zhèng fǔ de nǔ lì xià zhú jiàn píng fù.The chaotic situation gradually calmed down under the government's efforts.
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