Senses
息事宁人/ 息事寧人 to patch up a quarrel
to mediate or reconcile disputants in order to settle a conflict and keep the peace
息事宁人/ 息事寧人 to make concessions
to give in or compromise solely to avoid trouble or further conflict
息事宁人/ 息事寧人 to rule without disturbance
originally referred to a policy of governance that avoided causing trouble or disturbing the common people
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