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wěn

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"稳"的意思是很安全、不会动,也不会出问题。

"稳" means very safe, won't move, and won't have problems.

我们说桌子很稳,或者一个人做事很稳,就是很可靠。

We say a table is very "稳", or a person is very "稳" in doing things, meaning very reliable.

Meanings

wěn

steady; stable; not shaky

这张桌子很稳,不会动。

This table is very stable and won't move.

wěn

steady, reliable, sure (of a person or plan)

他做事很稳,我很放心。

He is very reliable in his work, so I feel at ease.

wěn

steadily; firmly

请你稳住,别紧张。

Please stay calm and don't be nervous.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    稳 stresses steadiness and no wobble; 稳定 is more abstract 'stable'.

  • Etymology

    禾 (grain) plus 隐, originally meaning grain safely gathered, hence 'secure, steady'.

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