Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
稳
wěn
Description
"稳"的意思是不动、不容易倒，也可以说人做事很小心、不会出错。
"稳" means not moving or not easily falling, and can also describe a person who is careful and unlikely to make mistakes.
我们常说"稳定"、"站稳"、"稳稳的"。
We often say "稳定" (stable), "站稳" (stand firm), and "稳稳的" (steady).
Meanings
稳wěn
steady; firm; not moving or shaking
桌子放稳了，不会动。
The table is stable and won't move.
稳wěn
stable; secure; reliable
他的工作很稳，收入也不错。
His job is secure, and his income is good.
稳wěn
calm and careful; steady in manner
他做事很稳，我们都相信他。
He is reliable in his work; we all trust him.
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Notes
- Nuance
稳 stresses steadiness/security; 稳定 is the common adjective for stable conditions or emotions.
- Etymology
稳 (禾 grain + 隐) originally referring to steady grinding of grain, hence 'steady'.
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