和平与爱
hé píng yǔ ài
Peace and love · trad. 和平與愛
和平与爱 (hépíng yǔ ài) is a direct and widely understood phrase in Mandarin Chinese, meaning "peace and love." It's commonly used in philosophical, artistic, or social contexts to express a desire for harmony, non-violence, and universal affection.
What does 和平与爱 (hé píng yǔ ài) mean?
和平与爱 (hé píng yǔ ài) means “peace and love” in English.
When to use it
Neutral to slightly formal or poetic. It's universally understood and carries a positive, aspirational tone. While not an everyday conversational phrase, it's appropriate when discussing ideals, art, or social causes.
How to pronounce it
Sounds roughly like "huh-PING yoo EYE." 和 (hé) and 平 (píng) are both rising tones, 与 (yǔ) is a third tone, and 爱 (ài) is a falling tone.
Other ways to say it
- 爱与和平ài yǔ hé pínglove and peace (reversed order, also common)
- 世界和平与爱shìjiè hé píng yǔ àiworld peace and love (a common extension)
- 充满和平与爱chōngmǎn hé píng yǔ àifull of peace and love (often used in wishes)
Examples
我们都希望世界充满和平与爱。
wǒmen dōu xīwàng shìjiè chōngmǎn hé píng yǔ ài.
We all hope the world is full of peace and love.
这首歌的主题是和平与爱。
zhè shǒu gē de zhǔtí shì hé píng yǔ ài.
The theme of this song is peace and love.
他是一位倡导和平与爱的艺术家。
tā shì yī wèi chàngdǎo hé píng yǔ ài de yìshùjiā.
He is an artist who advocates for peace and love.
Pro tip: The character 与 (yǔ) means "and" or "with" and is often used in more formal or literary contexts, making 和平与爱 sound more profound or poetic than if the more common 和 (hé) were used.
Related phrases
勇气和力量 · Courage and strength晚安，做个好梦 · Sweet dream good night老师 · Teacher
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