Definition
This is a classical four-character idiom meaning 'the world is at peace.' It describes an ideal state of universal harmony, free from war or unrest. You can use it literally about a peaceful era, figuratively about a stable situation, or even ironically to hint at hidden troubles beneath calm appearances.
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peace in the worlduniversal peace (often in classical or idealistic contexts)
Examples
- ，天下太平。Gǔrén cháng shuō, zhǐyǒu dāng jūnzhǔ xiánmíng shí cáinéng tiān xià tài píng.Ancient people often said that only when the ruler is wise can the world be at peace.
- 天下太平，。Suīrán xiànzài tiān xià tài píng, dàn wǒmen bùnéng fàngsōng jǐngtì.Although the world is now at peace, we cannot relax our vigilance.
- 天下太平，。Tā duōme xīwàng yǒu tiān xià tài píng de yì tiān, méiyǒu zhànzhēng hé kǔnàn.How he wished for a day of world peace, without war and suffering.
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