粵

安on1然jin4

on1 jin4ān rán

English

  1. calmly
  2. without qualms
  3. free from worry
  4. safe and sound
  5. safely and peacefully

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 平安無事噉

Examples

  • 凱撒在世之時,國家安然無事。

    While Caesar was alive the state was safe.

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  • 佢考試之前淨係讀咗兩個鐘書,估唔到可以安然過關。

    She only studied for two hours before the exam, I can't believe she safely passed.

  • 呢個商人不斷從事不法活動,都唔明點解到而家仲可以安然無事。

    This businessman keeps engaging in illegal activies, I don't understand why he is still safely away from troubles.

Sources: cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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