稳扎稳打 (wěn zhā wěn dǎ) — to proceed steadily and surely; to take a methodical, well-grounded approach
Definition
A chengyu meaning to advance step by step with solid footing — every move is deliberate and well-grounded, so progress is slow but reliable.
idiom
to proceed steadily and surelyto take a methodicalwell-grounded approach
Examples
- 稳扎稳打，。Zuò xiàng mù yào wěn zhā wěn dǎ, bù néng jí yú qiú chéng.When working on a project, you need to proceed steadily and surely, not rush for quick results.
- 稳扎稳打，。Tā xué xí xīn yǔ yán de fāng fǎ jiù shì wěn zhā wěn dǎ, měi tiān bèi shí gè dān cí.His method for learning a new language is to go about it steadily and surely — memorizing ten words every day.
- 稳扎稳打，。Jūn duì cǎi yòng wěn zhā wěn dǎ de cè lüè, zhú bù tuī jìn.The army adopted a steady-and-sure strategy, advancing step by step.
Origin
Compound word构词法gòucífǎ
联合liánhéSide by side
Two parts of equal weight, alike or opposite in meaning, standing side by side.
稳扎稳打 puts 稳扎 and 稳打 side by side, both done 稳 (steadily), for a sure methodical approach.
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