平
flat; level; smooth; fair; peaceful
Meanings
11 senses · 55 examplesadjective
flat; level; smooth; even
Describes surfaces with no irregularities or slopes.
This road is very flat and suitable for cycling.
Please clean the table and keep the surface flat.
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The terrain in mountainous areas is uneven, making railway construction difficult.
The lake surface is as calm and smooth as a mirror.
She started writing only after flattening the paper.
verb
to make flat; to level; to smooth out
Refers to the action of making something flat or level.
Farmers are leveling the land for planting.
He hammered the nail flat.
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We need to fill this hole to continue construction.
Workers are leveling the road surface, and it will be open to traffic tomorrow.
She carefully ironed the wrinkled fabric smooth.
adjective
equal; balanced; tied; on a par
Describes things that are comparable in status, level, or quality.
These two teams are equally matched, and the game ended in a draw.
We should treat every student equally.
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Their grades are on a par; both are excellent.
Everyone is equal before the law.
In this exam, Xiaoming and Xiaohong scored equally.
verb
to reach the same level; to equal; to match
Refers to reaching the same level or standard as something else.
His score has equaled the school record.
The income level in this area has approached the national average.
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The newly built building is level with the adjacent structure.
After hard work, our sales finally matched the same period last year.
The water level has reached the top of the channel; we need to strengthen flood prevention measures.
adjective
average; fair; impartial; equitable
Describes something that is fair, impartial, or average.
We should distribute resources fairly and ensure no one is disadvantaged.
The average score for this exam is 85 points.
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He put forward an impartial argument that was认可 by both sides.
The per capita income in this area has reached the national average.
Judges should remain impartial and make fair judgments.
adjective
calm; peaceful; tranquil; stable
Describes a state of calmness, peace, or stability.
The lake surface is calm like a big mirror.
After years of war, this country has finally restored peace.
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He always handles problems calmly and never gets impatient.
Now society is stable and people live happily.
Hearing this news, she tried to maintain a calm mood.
verb
to suppress; to put down; to pacify; to quell
formalRefers to using force to suppress rebellion or unrest.
The government quickly took action to suppress the rebellion.
The general led the army to quell the border unrest.
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After three months of fighting, the rebellion was finally suppressed.
Throughout history, many dynasties have faced the challenge of suppressing rebellions.
This general was rewarded by the emperor for suppressing the rebellion.
verb
to calm down; to suppress (anger); to soothe
informalRefers to controlling or suppressing one's anger or emotions.
You need to calm down first, then we can talk properly.
He took a deep breath and tried to calm his emotions.
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After listening to her mother's persuasion, her anger gradually subsided.
He can always calmly accept others' criticism.
It took him a long time to calm the anger inside him.
adjective
ordinary; usual; average; plain
Describes something that is ordinary, usual, or common.
He usually likes reading and rarely participates in social activities.
This is just a plain home-cooked meal, nothing special.
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She lives a calm and simple life.
Ordinary people can also create extraordinary achievements.
In ordinary days, we can better understand the true meaning of life.
noun
level tone; first tone in Mandarin
technicalRefers to the first tone in Mandarin Chinese phonetics.
In Chinese, the level tone is one of the four tones.
Learning classical poetry requires mastering the rules of level and oblique tones.
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The pronunciation of this character in level tone and oblique tone has different meanings.
Level, rising, falling-rising, and entering tones are the four tones in ancient Chinese.
The teacher is teaching us how to distinguish between level and oblique tones.
noun
a surname
Used when referring to people with the surname Ping.
My head teacher's surname is Ping, and we all call her Teacher Ping.
Mr. Ping is the legal advisor of our company.
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The surname Ping is not very common in China.
The Ping family is an ancient family in this area.
Do you know Professor Ping? He is a famous historian.