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.
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shì jiè hé píng yǔ àiworld peace and love (a common extension)
- 充满和平与爱chōng mǎn 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。
wǒ men dōu xī wàng shì jiè chōng mǎn 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 zhǔ tí 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 yí wèi chàng dǎo hé píng yǔ ài de yì shù jiā 。
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
和平 · Peace钱 · Money闭嘴 · Shut up
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