Definition
风平浪静 is a four-character idiom (chengyu) that literally describes a scene where the wind has calmed and waves are still — calm and tranquil. It is used both literally for weather or sea conditions and figuratively for a peaceful, stable situation or atmosphere. You can use it as a predicate or descriptive phrase, similar to saying 'all is calm' in English.
f.e.
calm and tranquil (of weather, sea, or a situation)
Examples
- 风平浪静，。Jīntiān hǎi shàng fēng píng làng jìng, hěn shìhé chūhǎi.The sea is calm today, perfect for going out to sea.
- ，风平浪静。Jīngguò tánpàn, júmiàn zhōngyú fēng píng làng jìng le.After negotiations, the situation finally became calm.
- 风平浪静。Wǒ xīwàng shēnghuó yǒngyuǎn fēng píng làng jìng.I hope life is forever calm and peaceful.
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