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The Chinese word **安详 (ānxiáng)** is formed through the semantic combination of two independent characters: **安**, meaning "peaceful" or "calm," and **详**, meaning "detailed," "comprehensive," or, in this context, "serene" and "unhurried." Together, they create a compound word where the meanings blend to describe a state of profound tranquility and composed serenity, often associated with a person's demeanor, particularly one that is peaceful, dignified, and free from disturbance. This formation is typical of Chinese lexicon, where two logographic characters with related connotations are combined to express a nuanced, abstract quality that is more specific than either character alone.