平平安安 (píng píng ān ān) — safe and sound; peaceful; without mishap
Definition
A fixed reduplicated phrase meaning 'safe and sound, without mishap' — used as a warm wish (e.g. 一路平安 style blessings) for a journey, life, or family, not a neutral state description.
bound form
safe and soundpeacefulwithout mishap
Examples
- 平平安安。Wǒ zhù nǐ yí bèi zi píng píng ān ān.I wish you a lifetime of peace and safety.
- 平平安安。Xī wàng nǐ men zhè cì lǚ xíng píng píng ān ān.Hope your trip this time is safe and smooth.
- 平平安安。Quán jiā rén píng píng ān ān jiù shì zuì dà de xìng fú.Having the whole family safe and sound is the greatest happiness.
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