安稳

• Pinyin: ān wěn
• Hanzi breakdown: 安 = peace; 稳 = 禾 (grain) + 急 (phonetic), meaning stable

Meaning

Stable and secure; steady; sound (sleep).

Describes being settled, secure, and free from anxiety or instability. Often used for sleep, life situations, or emotional states. Emphasizes reliability and groundedness.

Examples

1. 吃了药之后，她终于睡了一个安稳觉。 After taking the medicine, she finally had a sound sleep.
2. 他只想找一份安稳的工作，不求大富大贵。 He just wants to find a stable job — he doesn't need to be rich.
3. 孩子在妈妈怀里睡得很安稳。 The child slept soundly in her mother's arms.

Usage Guide

Context: everyday, descriptive

Tone: reassuring

Do Say

• 希望你今晚能睡个安稳觉。(Hope you can have a sound sleep tonight.)
• 日子过得安稳就好。(Living a stable life is enough.)

Don't Say

• 说'这张桌子很安稳' (Don't use 安稳 for furniture stability — use 稳固 or 稳当)

Origin & History

安 (peace) + 稳 (stable). Together: peacefully stable.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal