píng

平行

Word · Verb · AdjectiveTraditional平

flat; equal; parallel; stable

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Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

verb

to equalize; to even out; to pacify

Describes making things equal, flat, or restoring peace.

Wǒ我
men们
yào要
píng平
diào掉
zhè这
kuài块
tǔ土
dì地
 。

We need to level this piece of land.

Zhèng政
fǔ府
xùn迅
sù速
píng平
xī息
le了
pàn叛
luàn乱
 。

The government quickly quelled the rebellion.

2.

adjective

flat; level; even; smooth

Describes a surface with no significant bumps or slopes.

Zhè这
tiáo条
mǎ马
lù路
hěn很
píng平
 。

This road is very flat.

Zhuō桌
miàn面
bù不
píng平
 ,
shū书
fàng放
bù不
wěn稳
 。

The tabletop is uneven, so the book won't stay still.