安详 (ān xiáng) — serene, composed (of expression, demeanor, or atmosphere)

Definition

Used for a person's face, expression, or manner — peaceful and undisturbed, especially at the end of life. Unlike 平静 or 宁静, it describes a demeanor, not a scene.

adjective
serenecomposed (of expression, demeanor, or atmosphere)

Examples

  • 安详
    Lǎo rén liǎn shàng dài zhe ān xiáng de xiào róng.
    The old man wore a serene smile.
  • 安详
    Fáng jiān lǐ yí piàn ān xiáng.
    It was very serene in the room.
  • 安详
    Tā shuō huà shí yǔ qì ān xiáng.
    He spoke in a serene tone.

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