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安 vs 平安
Ān · Peace · Safety · Tranquility | Píng Ān · Peace · Safety · Well-being
Two characters that live close in meaning. Here's how they differ — and which one suits your moment.
- 安 ān Peace · Safety · Tranquility
the settled state alone — the person at rest under a roof
Read about 安 → - 平安 píng ān Peace · Safety · Well-being
external safety plus internal calm — the compound, world and mind both undisturbed
Read about 平安 →
Common Questions
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What is the difference between 安 (ān) and 平安 (píng ān)?
安 — the settled state alone — the person at rest under a roof. 平安 — external safety plus internal calm — the compound, world and mind both undisturbed.
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Should I choose 安 or 平安 as a gift?
Both are hand-brushed to order by Artist Lina Sun. 安 (Ān) leans toward peace · safety · tranquility; 平安 (Píng Ān) toward peace · safety · well-being. Pick the one whose meaning is closest to the moment.
Each character is hand-brushed by Artist Lina Sun on rice paper.
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