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河清海晏
héqīnghǎiyàn
1. the Yellow River is clear and the sea is calm
2. the world is at peace (idiom)

Character Breakdown

河
hé
river, stream; the Yellow river
HSK 3 8 丶
清
qīng
clean, pure; clear, distinct; peaceful
HSK 3 11 丶
海
hǎi
sea, ocean; maritime
HSK 4 10 丶
晏
yàn
peaceful, tranquil, quiet; clear; late in the day
10 丶

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