稳重

• 拼音: wěn zhòng
• 汉字拆解: 稳 = 禾 + 急 variant (grain standing firm — stable); 重 = 千 + 里 variant (carrying great weight — heavy, serious)

含义

Composed and steady in manner; mature and dignified. Describes a person whose behaviour is measured, reliable, and never impulsive.

A culturally valued character trait in Chinese society, contrasting with 浮躁 (restless/frivolous) and 冒失 (reckless). Implies emotional regulation, social reliability, and a gravitas appropriate to one's role. Commonly used in evaluations and recommendations.

例句

1. 她举止稳重，即使在突发状况下也能从容应对，很快赢得了同事的尊重。
2. 父亲总是教导他，年轻人要稳重，不要因一时冲动而做出令自己后悔的决定。
3. 面试官对这位候选人的第一印象极佳，认为他沉着稳重，十分适合担任管理职位。

用法指南

语境: character, workplace, social evaluation

语气: approving

正确说法

• 他虽然年纪不大，但处事稳重，从不意气用事，在团队中颇具威信。(Although he is not very old, he handles matters with composure and never acts on impulse — he commands considerable respect within the team.)
• 领导在选拔干部时，特别看重候选人是否性格稳重、作风务实。(When selecting cadres, the leadership places particular emphasis on whether candidates have a composed character and a pragmatic work style.)

错误说法

• 这部机器运转得很稳重 — use 稳定 or 平稳 for machines and systems; 稳重 is reserved for describing human character and behaviour, not the operation of equipment

起源与历史

稳 (stable, steady) + 重 (weighty, serious)

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal