Chinese word

祥和

Pronunciation

Pinyinxiáng hé

Meaning

  • adjectiveharmonious

Example

会议气氛很祥和，大家都很放松。huì yì qì fēn hěn xiáng hé dà jiā dōu hěn fàng sōng

The atmosphere at the meeting is harmonious, and everyone is relaxed.

Illustration for 祥和 (harmonious)

More examples

在老家过年时，院子里充满了祥和的气息。zài lǎo jiā guò nián shí yuàn zi lǐ chōng mǎn le xiáng hé de qì xī

During the New Year in my hometown, the courtyard fills with a peaceful feeling.

Core concept

People and their surroundings exist in quiet harmony, with a sense that all is well.

Common phrases

  • 气氛祥和qì fēn xiáng hé

    harmonious atmosphere

  • 面容祥和miàn róng xiáng hé

    serene expression

Similar words

和谐hé xié: Marked by good relations and a balanced connection among people or parts.
平静píng jìng: Free from strong movement, excitement, or emotional upset.
宁静níng jìng: Marked by deep quiet in surroundings that are free from disturbance.
安宁ān níng: Describes a settled place or society where people can live without fear or disorder.

Definition in Chinese

表示气氛或状态平静、和谐，并带有吉祥、安宁的意味。biǎo shì qì fēn huò zhuàng tài píng jìng hé xié bìng dài yǒu jí xiáng ān níng de yì wèi

Word origin

祥 (xiáng, "auspicious") + 和 (hé, "harmony") combines a favorable sign with social balance to express a settled, blessed state.

Usage tips

  • This word usually describes a shared setting rather than one person's mood, making it useful for comments on a room, event, neighborhood, or community.

Other meanings

  • calmadjective
  • peacefuladjective

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