穩 (wěn) - Stable, steady, firm & reliable

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wěn ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

穩 · wěn

Stable, steady, firm;

reliable;

to stabilize;

calm, composed.

Stable, steady, firmreliableto stabilize

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 定— fixed, stable
  • 固— firm, solid
  • 安— peaceful, secure

Antonyms

  • 亂— chaotic, disordered
  • 搖— shaking, unstable
  • 危— dangerous, precarious

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The table is very stable (桌子很穩).
  • She has a steady job (她有份穩定的工作).
  • The patient's condition is stable (病人情況穩定).
  • He spoke in a calm and steady voice (他說話聲音沉穩).

Collocations

  • Stable(穩定)
  • Steady(穩固)
  • Reliable(穩妥)
  • Calm and steady(沉穩)
  • Steady progress(穩步)
  • Steady-handed(穩當)

Idioms

  • Steady as Mount Tai(穩如泰山)
  • Advance steadily and strike with surety(穩紮穩打)
  • Steady and sure(十拿九穩)
  • Maintain a steady footing(站穩腳跟)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character embodies the Confucian virtue of composure and reliability.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, stability is highly valued in both personal conduct and governance.
  • The character structure with 禾 (grain) and 急 (anxious) suggests calming anxiety through material security.

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