安宁

安寧

ānníng

adjective HSK 7 #6,636

Meanings

Zhège xiǎo zhèn fēicháng ānníng.

This small town is very peaceful.

Tā de xīnli yīzhí bù ānníng.

His heart has never been at peace.

usage

安宁 describes both external peace (a quiet place) and internal calm (peace of mind). Compare with 安静 (ānjìng), which focuses on quietness/silence.

安 ān

宁 níng