稳定

• Pinyin: wěn dìng
• Hanzi breakdown: 稳 = 禾 + 㥁 (calm heart); 定 = 宀 (roof) + 正 (upright), suggesting something fixed under a roof

Meaning

Stable; steady; to stabilise.

Used to describe a state of stability — in one's health, emotions, economy, relationships, or society. Can function as an adjective or verb. A highly versatile word found in both everyday and formal contexts.

Examples

1. 医生说他的病情已经稳定了。 The doctor said his condition has already stabilised.
2. 政府采取了措施稳定物价。 The government took measures to stabilise prices.
3. 找到一份稳定的工作是他目前最大的愿望。 Finding a stable job is his biggest wish at the moment.

Usage Guide

Context: health, economy, work, everyday

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 这段时间她的情绪比以前稳定多了。(Her emotions have been much more stable than before recently.)
• 我们需要一个稳定的网络连接。(We need a stable internet connection.)

Don't Say

• 这个建筑物很稳定，不会倒。(For physical structures, 牢固 or 坚固 is more natural; 稳定 is preferred for systems, situations, and conditions.)

Origin & History

Compound of 稳 (steady, calm) and 定 (fixed, settled), together meaning 'firmly settled.'

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal