How to Say ‘Safe and sound’ in Simplified Chinese
平安
💬 Usage Tip: [平安] = “peace/safety.” It’s used in many set phrases like [平安喜乐] (peace and joy).
🇨🇳 In China: Safety and peace are traditional blessings—especially meaningful for people who travel home during the holiday rush.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
平安
[píng ān]
safe; peaceful; well (free from harm)
Common in greetings meaning “be safe/at peace.” Often paired with 健康 (平安健康) in New Year wishes.
祝你新的一年平安健康！
Wishing you peace and good health in the new year!
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