平息

píngxī
  1. (of wind etc) to subside; to die down
  2. to quell; to smooth over (a dispute etc)
  3. to suppress (a rebellion etc)

CEDICT

Entry Composition

1 平 píng
  1. flat
  2. level
  3. equal
  4. to tie (make the same score)
  5. to draw (score)
  6. calm
  7. peaceful
  8. abbr. for 平声 píngshēng
2 息 xī
  1. breath
  2. news
  3. interest (on an investment or loan)
  4. to cease
  5. to stop
  6. to rest
  7. Taiwan pr. xí