稳固

• Pinyin: wěn gù
• Hanzi breakdown: 稳 = 禾 + 急 variant (steady as grain standing firm); 固 = 囗 + 古 (ancient things enclosed — solid and unchanged)

Meaning

Stable and firm; firmly established. Describes something physically solid, structurally secure, or politically consolidated.

Used for physical structures (地基稳固 = solid foundation), political power (政权稳固 = consolidated rule), and interpersonal bonds. Also functions as a verb meaning 'to consolidate' or 'to secure.' Common in formal reporting and official discourse.

Examples

1. 这座古桥经历了数百年风雨，结构依然稳固，令工程师们叹服。 After centuries of wind and rain, this ancient bridge remains structurally sound, astounding engineers.
2. 为了稳固在行业中的领先地位，公司持续加大研发投入。 To solidify its leading position in the industry, the company continues to increase its investment in R&D.
3. 两国之间的外交关系在经历风波后终于重新变得稳固。 After a period of turmoil, diplomatic relations between the two countries finally became stable again.

Usage Guide

Context: politics, engineering, business

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 经过多轮谈判，双方终于建立起稳固的合作关系，项目得以顺利推进。(After multiple rounds of negotiation, both sides finally established a stable cooperative relationship, allowing the project to proceed smoothly.)
• 新政策旨在稳固农村地区的基础设施，为当地居民提供更可靠的生产生活条件。(The new policy aims to consolidate rural infrastructure and provide local residents with more reliable conditions for production and daily life.)

Don't Say

• 他的情绪很稳固 — use 稳定 for emotional stability; 稳固 implies structural or institutional firmness, not personal emotional states

Origin & History

稳 (stable, steady) + 固 (solid, firm)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal