a peaceful time before trouble begins
问题开始前的平静时光 (wenti kaishi qian de pingjing shiguang)
"The classroom was silent, like the calm before the storm."
"教室里很安静，就像风暴前的宁静。" (jiaoshixi hen anjing, jiuxiang fengbao qian de ningjing)
to be aware of potential problems or discrepancies
to continue doing or supporting something despite challenges
to have similar ideas and understanding
to stay calm by seeing things realistically
someone who is cherished above others
to compete strongly against someone
