Common Meanings
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píng平
Describes something that is flat, level, or even, without slopes, bumps, or depressions, similar to a calm water surface.
湖面平静如镜。
The lake surface is calm like a mirror.
Refers to being equal, fair, or level, as in equally divided, parallel, or fair and reasonable.
他们把苹果平分了。
They divided the apples equally.
To be equal in height, level, or status to something or someone else; to be on par with.
这场比赛最终以平局收场，双方各得一分。
This match ultimately ended in a draw, with both sides earning one point.
stable, calm, peaceful: safe, subdued.
祝你一路平安。
Wish you a safe journey.
To pacify, to quell, or to bring under control (referring to disturbances or disputes).
村里长老们出面平息了这场争执。
The village elders intervened to quell this dispute.
to suppress or calm down (anger, irritation, emotions, etc.)
他深吸一口气，努力平复了心中的怒火。
He took a deep breath, trying hard to calm the anger in his heart.
To be reconciled; to make peace between parties by settling a dispute.
经过友好协商，他们终于平息了矛盾，重归于好
After friendly negotiations, they finally settled their conflict and were reconciled.
ordinary; common; normal
他过着平凡的生活。
He lives an ordinary life.
Usually; ordinarily; throughout one's life or a long period of time.
他平生第一次尝到成功的喜悦。
He tasted the joy of success for the first time in his life.
Refers to the level tone (Píngshēng) in Chinese phonology, one of the four tones, often contrasted with 'zè' (oblique tones) in classical poetry.
写诗时要讲究平仄，这是格律诗的基本要求。
When writing poetry, one must pay attention to the tonal patterns (píngzè); this is a basic requirement for regulated verse.
Hiragana (a Japanese cursive script).
平假名是日本的一种音节文字。
Hiragana is a type of syllabary in Japanese.
To evaluate or comment, similar to '评'.
大家对这幅画的艺术风格各有平议
Everyone has their own evaluations regarding the artistic style of this painting.