How common it is
平安 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
Pronunciation focus
Say píng'ān slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
平安表示安全、没有危险。
píng ān biǎo shì ān quán 、 méi yǒu wēi xiǎn。
平安 means safe and sound.
Context note
平安常用于祝福、问候和回家。
píng ān cháng yòng yú zhù fú 、 wèn hòu hé huí jiā。
It is often used for blessings, greetings, and returning home.
5 examples
祝你平安。
zhù nǐ píng ān。
I wish you safety.
大家平安到家了。
dà jiā píng ān dào jiā le。
Everyone got home safely.
一路平安。
yí lù píng ān。
Safe travels.
他今天很平安。
tā jīn tiān hěn píng ān。
He is safe and sound today.
我们希望孩子平安。
wǒ men xī wàng hái zi píng ān。
We hope the child is safe.
5 mini stories
妈妈说，早点回家，平安最重要。
mā ma shuō， zǎo diǎn huí jiā， píng ān zuì zhòng yào。
Mom said to come home early; safety is the most important thing.
他平安到了学校。
tā píng ān dào le xué xiào。
He arrived at school safely.
大家都希望家人平安。
dà jiā dōu xī wàng jiā rén píng ān。
Everyone hopes their family is safe.
她收到朋友平安的消息，放心了。
tā shōu dào péng yǒu píng ān de xiāo xī， fàng xīn le。
She felt relieved after hearing her friend was safe.
春节时，人们常说平安。
chūn jié shí， rén men cháng shuō píng ān。
During Spring Festival, people often say safety blessings.