和平 — meaning in English

English meaning

• pacific adj Calm and peaceful.
• pax noun Peace, or a truce, especially a period of stability enforced by a dominant power.
• peace noun A state of calm with no war, fighting, or serious conflict.
• peaceful adj Free from war, violence, or disturbance.
• peacetime noun A period when a country is not at war.
• rest noun Relief from work or activity, especially by sleeping or relaxing.

Senses

和平 is used for these senses in English:

• pacific Calm, peaceful.
• pax (UK, dated, school slang) A cry for peace or truce in children's games.
• peace A state of tranquility, quiet, and harmony. For instance, a state free from civil disturbance.
• peace treaty An agreement to end fighting or conflict.
• peaceful Not at war; not disturbed by strife or turmoil.
• peacetime The period of time when a nation or people is at peace, not fighting a war.
• rest (uncountable) Peace; freedom from worry, anxiety, annoyances; tranquility.
• that's it That's all (there is nothing more to the issue).

pacific — full definition

1. adj Calm and peaceful.
2. adj Naturally inclined toward peace and against conflict.
3. name The Pacific Ocean, the largest ocean on Earth.

pax — full definition

1. noun Peace, or a truce, especially a period of stability enforced by a dominant power.
2. noun (informal, aviation) A passenger, or passengers collectively.

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