稳 (wěn) - Steady, stable, firm & reliable, secure

稳Tone 3

wěn ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

稳 · wěn

Steady, stable, firm;

reliable, secure;

to stabilize;

calm, composed.

Steady, stable, firmreliable, secureto stabilize

Usage highlights

StableSteady and heavySteady and secureSteady progressSteady handSteady job

Synonyms

  • 定— fixed, settled
  • 固— solid, firm
  • 安— peaceful, calm

Antonyms

  • 急— urgent, hasty
  • 乱— chaotic, messy
  • 摇— shake, sway

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The economy remains stable (经济稳定).
  • He is a reliable person (他是个稳重的人).
  • Please keep the table steady (请把桌子放稳).
  • She spoke in a calm voice (她用平稳的语调说话).

Collocations

  • Stable(稳定)
  • Steady and heavy(稳重)
  • Steady and secure(稳妥)
  • Steady progress(稳步前进)
  • Steady hand(稳手)
  • Steady job(稳定的工作)

Idioms

  • Steady as Mount Tai(稳如泰山)
  • Steady victory(十拿九稳)
  • Four steady and eight secure(四平八稳)
  • Steady steps forward(稳步前进)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, stability and reliability are highly valued virtues in both personal character and societal structures.
  • The character appears in many business and economic contexts, reflecting the importance of stability in commerce.
  • The component 急 (urgent) combined with 禾 (grain) suggests the original meaning of securing grain supplies to prevent urgency.

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