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The word "平安" is formed by combining the character 平, meaning "peaceful" or "level", with the character 安, meaning "safe" or "secure". This direct semantic combination results in a compound word where both meanings contribute to express the concept of being safe and free from harm or disturbance.

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希望你平安回家。

Xīwàng nǐ píng'ān huí jiā.

I hope you return home safely.

旅行途中请注意平安。

Lǚxíng túzhōng qǐng zhùyì píng'ān.

During the journey, please pay attention to safety.

他每天打电话报平安，让家人放心。

Tā měitiān dǎ diànhuà bào píng'ān, ràng jiārén fàngxīn.

He calls every day to report that he is safe, so his family can rest assured.

只有遵守交通规则，才能确保出行平安。

Zhǐyǒu zūnshǒu jiāotōng guīzé, cáinéng quèbǎo chūxíng píng'ān.

Only by obeying traffic rules can we ensure travel safety.

在复杂的社会环境中，维护个人平安需要警惕和智慧。

Zài fùzá de shèhuì huánjìng zhōng, wéihù gèrén píng'ān xūyào jǐngtì hé zhìhuì.

In a complex social environment, maintaining personal safety requires vigilance and wisdom.

Word Definition - 平安

píng ān safe and sound; well; without mishap

Individual Character Details

平 píng, píng
安 ān, ān