Chinese Symbol for Safety
安
peace, safety
6 strokes
Meaning
Safety, calm and peace of mind. It is the wish you give someone before a journey: 一路平安 (have a safe trip).
Where the character comes from
宀 (a roof) over 女 (a woman): a woman at home under a roof, safe and settled.
Stroke order
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Stroke order data: Make Me a Hanzi / hanzi-writer-data (Arphic Public License)
Words with 安
Using 安 in a tattoo or design
A gentle, positive character. 平安 (safe and well) is a common two-character choice for a charm or tattoo.