Meaning
平衡 refers to a state of balance or equilibrium, whether physical (like balancing on one foot), mental (emotional balance), or abstract (work-life balance). As a verb, it means to bring into balance or to counterbalance. The word combines 平 (flat, level) and 衡 (to weigh, to measure), suggesting the idea of leveling scales or achieving even distribution.
Usage
平衡 is commonly used in both everyday and formal contexts. It frequently appears in discussions about health (身心平衡 'physical and mental balance'), economics (供需平衡 'supply-demand equilibrium'), and lifestyle (工作与生活的平衡 'work-life balance'). It can function as a noun, verb, or adjective depending on context.
Examples
- 01她努力在工作和家庭之间保持平衡。.She works hard to maintain balance between work and family.
- 02这个运动员的平衡能力非常出色。.This athlete's balancing ability is extremely outstanding.
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Common collocations
- 保持平衡to maintain balance
- 生态平衡ecological balance
- 心理平衡psychological balance
- 平衡感sense of balance
Antonyms
Origin
衡 originally referred to the horizontal bar of a traditional Chinese scale used for weighing. Combined with 平 (level), the compound 平衡 literally evokes the image of level scales in perfect equilibrium.