Meaning
和平
hé píng
Peace
- 和
- harmony
- 平
- calm, level
Peace between people and nations; the standard word.
Peace in Chinese
The Chinese word for peace is 和平 (hé píng). Peace between people and nations; the standard word.
和平
hé píng
Peace
What 和平 means.
和平 is peace between people and nations, the opposite of war. 平安 means being safe and well, and is one of the most common blessings in Chinese.
- 和
- harmony
- 平
- calm, level
Simplified and traditional
和平
和平
和平 is written the same way in simplified and traditional Chinese, so every Chinese reader recognises it.
Pick the shade of meaning.
Chinese often has more than one word where English has one. Here is how they differ.
Meaning
平安
píng ān
Peace and safety
- 平
- calm, level
- 安
- safe, peaceful
Personal peace and safety; a common blessing.
About peace in Chinese
How do you write peace in Chinese?
Peace is 和平 in Chinese, pronounced hé píng. Peace 和 means “harmony”, 平 means “calm, level”.
How do you pronounce 和平?
Say hé (second tone, rising), píng (second tone, rising). Mandarin tones change meaning, so it is worth listening to a native speaker once.
Is 和平 different in traditional Chinese?
No. 和平 is written the same way in simplified and traditional Chinese.
What other Chinese words mean peace?
平安 (píng ān): Peace and safety Personal peace and safety; a common blessing.
Is 和平 a good Chinese tattoo?
Yes, it is a real, everyday Chinese word rather than a machine translation, so Chinese readers will understand it. Keep the characters in their order, top to bottom or left to right, and never mirrored. Choose a readable style such as Kaishu, bring a clean reference to your artist, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.