How to Say ‘Safe and sound / peace’ in Traditional Chinese
平安
💬 Usage Tip: [平安] is a common blessing meaning peace, safety, and well-being—not just “no accidents,” but a calm life.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: You’ll hear [平安] a lot in Taiwan in both everyday life and holiday wishes; it’s a gentle, heartfelt kind of luck.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
平安
[píng ān]
peace; safety; well-being
A very common blessing word in New Year greetings. It means being safe and well, both physically and in life overall.
新年最重要的是平安，祝你闔家平安。
The most important thing in the New Year is peace and safety; wishing your whole family well.
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