Definition
稳 (wěn) is a short, versatile word meaning 'steady, stable, firm' — it can be an adjective or a verb ('to steady'). Compared to 稳定 (wěndìng), which is the standard two-syllable word for 'stable' in most contexts, 稳 is more compact and often used in fixed expressions or as a verb. 踏实 (tāshi) focuses on reliability in work or a settled state of mind, while 稳 emphasizes physical or structural steadiness.
adjective
steadystablefirm
verb
to steadyto stabilize
Easily confused
- 急jílook-alike(adjective) urgent; rapid; hurried
- 问wènsound-aliketo ask
- 吻wěnsound-alike(verb) to kiss
- 闻wénsound-aliketo smell
- 文wénsound-alikewritten language; writing; script
Examples
- 稳，。Zhè zuò qiáo fēicháng wěn, kěyǐ fàngxīn zǒu.This bridge is very steady; you can safely walk across it.
- ，。Tā wěn zhù hūxī, miáozhǔn le mùbiāo.He steadied his breath and aimed at the target.
- 稳，。Zhège jìhuà hěn wěn, bù huì chū shénme chācuò.This plan is rock-solid; it won't go wrong.
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