平稳 (píng wěn) — smooth and steady; stable

Definition

平稳 describes a process or level that runs steadily without sudden change (prices, landing, driving). Pairs more with dynamic situations than 稳固 (solid/structural) or 稳定 (general stability).

adjective
smooth and steadystable

Examples

  • 平稳。
    Fēi jī jiàng luò de fēi cháng píng wěn.
    The plane landed very smoothly.
  • 平稳。
    Jīn nián wù jià shuǐ píng hěn píng wěn.
    This year's price level is very stable.
  • 平稳,。
    Tā kāi chē hěn píng wěn, cóng lái bù jí shā chē.
    He drives very smoothly, never braking suddenly.

Origin

Compound word
构词法gòucífǎ
联合liánhéCoordinate

Two parts of equal weight, alike or opposite in meaning, standing side by side.

稳wěnsteady

“平” suggests level and calm, while “稳” suggests steady; together they describe smooth stability.

Characters in this word

Two or more meaningful parts placed together so that their meanings combine into a new one.

The origin is uncertain. One explanation combines 八 (division) and 亏 (exhaled air) to show smooth speech.

Open 平 →

No reliable origin is recorded for this character.

Open 稳 →

Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.