穏 (wěn) - Stable, calm, steady, secure & refers to a state of tranquility and reliability

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wěn ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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穏 · wěn

Stable, calm, steady, secure;

refers to a state of tranquility and reliability without disturbance.

Stable, calm, steady, securerefers to a state of tranquility and reliability

Usage highlights

StableCalm personalitySteady and safePeaceful and calmSecure positionSteady progress

Synonyms

  • 稳— stable, steady (simplified form)
  • 安— peaceful, calm
  • 定— fixed, settled

Antonyms

  • 乱— chaotic, disorderly
  • 危— dangerous, perilous
  • 激— intense, radical

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The political situation is stable (政局穏定).
  • He has a calm personality (性格穏健).
  • The ship sailed steadily on the calm sea (穏やかな海).
  • We need to ensure a steady supply (穏やかな供給).

Collocations

  • Stable(穏定)
  • Calm personality(穏健)
  • Steady and safe(穏当)
  • Peaceful and calm(穏やか)
  • Secure position(穏便)
  • Steady progress(穏進)

Idioms

  • Steady as Mount Tai(安穏如山)
  • Calm winds and gentle waves(風波穏やか)
  • Peaceful and secure life(平穏無事)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Highly valued in Chinese culture as a desirable state of being, representing harmony and lack of conflict.
  • Often associated with ideal governance and personal conduct in Confucian philosophy.
  • Considered an important virtue in both personal character and social stability.

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