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平緩

简平缓 · 繁平緩

Mandarin · pinyin píng huǎn

level; almost flat; not strongly sloping
(fig.) moderate; mild-mannered; gentle

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平: píng · flat, level, even; peaceful
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缓: huǎn · slow, leisurely; to postpone, delay

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2–3 · ping2 huan3

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adj

(of a water current) gentle
(of terrain) smooth
(of a person's temperament, tone of speech, etc.) mild; placid; moderate

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