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Peace.

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01 / EXPRESSIONSelected expression

和平

hé píng

Peace; harmony.

Literal gloss — Peace; harmony.

When it fits — Often peace between nations or groups, especially the absence of war.

简和平 · 繁和平

02 / EXPRESSION

平安

píng ān

Safe and sound.

Literal gloss — Safe and sound.

When it fits — A wish for safety and wellbeing rather than world peace.

简平安 · 繁平安

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坚强Simplified堅強Traditional

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