Definition
平平安安 is the AABB reduplicated form of 平安 (safe/peaceful). Reduplication emphasizes a continuous state of being safe and without incident — often used as a warm wish for someone's well-being or to describe a smooth, trouble-free period. It can function as a predicate (一家人平平安安) or adverb (平平安安地到达).
r.f.
safe and soundpeacefulwithout mishap
Examples
- 平平安安。Wǒ zhù nǐ yí bèizi píng píng ān ān.I wish you a lifetime of peace and safety.
- 平平安安。Xīwàng nǐmen zhè cì lǚxíng 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 xìngfú.Having the whole family safe and sound is the greatest happiness.
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