平平静静 (píng píng jìng jìng) — calmly, peacefully, in a calm and quiet manner

Definition

A vivid reduplicated adjective (ABB pattern) for a calm, undisturbed state — stronger in tone than plain 平静, often used adverbially with 地. Pairs naturally with sitting, accepting, or describing a settled life.

adjective

calmlypeacefullyin a calm and quiet manner

Examples

平平静静。
Tā píng píng jìng jìng dì zuò zài nà lǐ.
He sat there calmly.
平平静静，。
Shēng huó píng píng jìng jìng, méi yǒu bō lán.
Life is calm and peaceful, without any waves.
平平静静。
Tā píng píng jìng jìng dì jiē shòu le zhè ge jié guǒ.
She calmly accepted this result.

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