(wěn) - A variant form of the character 稳 (wěn),

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wěn | 11 strokes | radical:

· wěn

A variant form of the character 稳 (wěn), meaning stable, firm, steady, secure.

A variant form of the character 稳 (wěn),

Usage highlights

stablefirm and steadysteady and heavystable jobsteady developmentsecure life

Synonyms

  • stable, firm, steady
  • firm, solid
  • settled, fixed

Antonyms

  • shake, sway
  • rock, sway
  • move, unstable

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The table is very stable (桌子很桽).
  • He has a steady job (他有份桽定的工作).
  • The political situation is stable (政治局势桽定).
  • She has a calm and steady personality (她性格沉桽).

Collocations

  • stable(桽定)
  • firm and steady(桽固)
  • steady and heavy(沉桽)
  • stable job(桽定工作)
  • steady development(桽步发展)
  • secure life(安桽生活)

Idioms

  • Steady as Mount Tai(安如泰山)
  • Steady progress step by step(桽步前进)
  • Firm and unshakable(桽如磐石)
  • Steady and reliable(十桽九靠)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 桽 is a variant character for 稳, sharing the same meaning of stability and reliability.
  • In Chinese culture, stability is highly valued in both personal conduct and social order.
  • The character appears in some historical texts and regional usage as an alternative form.

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