Definition
安详 (ān xiáng) describes a person's serene, composed expression or demeanor, often with a gentle quality. It is more specific to a person's appearance than 平静 (calm situations) or 宁静 (tranquil environment). 平和 is more about temperament, 宜人 about weather/scenery.
adjective
serenecomposed (of expression, demeanor, or atmosphere)
Examples
- 安详。Lǎorén liǎnshàng dài zhe ān xiáng de xiàoróng.The old man wore a serene smile.
- 安详。Fángjiān lǐ yí piàn ān xiáng.It was very serene in the room.
- 安详。Tā shuōhuà shí yǔqì ān xiáng.He spoke in a serene tone.
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