稳妥 (wěn tuǒ) — dependable; reliable; well-considered

Definition

稳妥 describes a plan, method, or choice that is carefully thought through and unlikely to fail. 比踏实 emphasizes well-considered planning rather than steady character, and 比保险 is more about being risk-free than insured.

adjective
dependablereliablewell-considered

Examples

  • 稳妥,。
    Zhè ge fāng àn fēi cháng wěn tuǒ, zhí dé yí shì.
    This plan is very dependable; it's worth a try.
  • 稳妥,。
    Tā de zuò fǎ hěn wěn tuǒ, bú huì chū wèn tí.
    His method is quite reliable; it won't cause problems.
  • 稳妥,。
    Zhè zhǒng tóu zī xiāng duì wěn tuǒ, fēng xiǎn jiào xiǎo.
    This type of investment is relatively safe, with lower risk.

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
妥tuǒproper

稳 means steady and 妥 means proper; together they suggest something safe and dependable.

Characters in this word

No reliable origin is recorded for this character.

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

妥 combines 爪 (hand) and 女 (woman), as a hand comforting or placating a woman.

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