稳定 (wěn dìng) — (adjective) stable, steady; (verb) to stabilize, to steady

Definition

A common adjective for things that are steady and unchanging (prices, jobs, emotions). As a verb it means to steady or calm. More everyday than 安定 or 稳固, which sound more formal/written.

adjective
stablesteady
verb
to stabilizeto steady

Examples

  • 稳定
    Zhè ge guó jiā xū yào wěn dìng de zhèng zhì huán jìng.
    This country needs a stable political environment.
  • 稳定
    Tā hē le yì bēi shuǐ, wěn dìng le yí xià qíng xù.
    He drank a glass of water and steadied his emotions for a moment.
  • 稳定
    Wù jià yì zhí hěn wěn dìng, méi yǒu shàng zhǎng.
    Prices have been very stable, with no increase.

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