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平息 (píng xī): (of wind etc) to subside; to die down; to quell; to smooth over (a dispute etc); to suppress (a rebellion etc)

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HSK 7verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
(of wind etc) to subside; to die down; to quell; to smooth over (a dispute etc); to suppress (a rebellion etc)
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • (of wind etc) to subside
  • to die down
  • to quell
  • to smooth over (a dispute etc)
  • to suppress (a rebellion etc)

Chinese explanation

  • 指风、波浪等自然现象逐渐变弱并停止
  • 也指使争端、动乱、情绪等停止或恢复平静。

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HSK 5

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Example sentences

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By evening, the storm at sea finally subsided, and the fishermen one after another gathered their nets and prepared to go home.

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After the teacher's patient mediation, the argument between the two classmates gradually subsided, and they became good friends again.

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After the government took emergency measures, the panic in the market slowly subsided.

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After midnight, the violent storm finally subsided, leaving only the dripping sound of rain from the eaves.

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