安定

• Pinyin: ān dìng
• Hanzi breakdown: 安 = 宀 (roof) + 女 (woman), meaning peace; 定 = 宀 + 正 (correct), meaning settled

Meaning

Stable; settled; to stabilize; to calm.

As an adjective, describes a state of stability and order. As a verb, means to stabilize or restore calm. Often used for social order, emotions, or living situations. More formal than 稳定.

Examples

1. 社会安定是经济发展的基础。 Social stability is the foundation of economic development.
2. 政府采取了多项措施来安定民心。 The government adopted multiple measures to calm public sentiment.
3. 经过几年漂泊，她终于过上了安定的生活。 After years of wandering, she finally settled into a stable life.

Usage Guide

Context: political, social

Tone: serious

Do Say

• 国家需要安定团结。(The country needs stability and unity.)
• 他的情绪终于安定下来了。(His emotions have finally calmed down.)

Don't Say

• 说'这把椅子很安定' (Don't use 安定 for physical stability of objects — use 稳 or 稳固)

Origin & History

安 (peace) + 定 (fixed/settled). Together: peaceful and settled.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal