心平气和

การออกเสียง: xīn píng qì hé ความหมายตามตัวอักษร: Heart calm and breath harmonious

ต้นกำเนิดและการใช้งาน

This idiom combines 'calm heart' (心平) with 'harmonious breath/energy' (气和), reflecting traditional Chinese understanding of emotional and physical balance. In Chinese medicine and philosophy, the state of one's 'qi' (气) directly affects emotional disposition. The phrase appears in Song Dynasty Neo-Confucian texts promoting emotional equilibrium as essential for moral cultivation. It represents the ideal state for rational discourse and decision-making. Modern usage encourages composed, level-headed communication, especially in potentially contentious situations.

ตัวอย่าง

ภาษาอังกฤษ: "Let's discuss this matter calmly and rationally."

ภาษาจีน: 让我们心平气和地讨论这件事。