How to Say ‘Safe’ in Traditional Chinese
平安
píng ān
[ping-ahn]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: 平安 is a deeply familiar wish in Taiwan, seen on temple charms and in 一路平安 "have a safe trip". Using it for a TV remote is part of the joke.
Phrase Breakdown
平安
píng ān
[ping-ahn]
safe and well; peaceful
Often used in caring wishes to mean safe, unharmed, and doing well.
家人只希望你健康平安。
Your family only hopes that you are healthy and safe.
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