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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
安定āndìngAnting township in Tainan county 台南縣|台南县[Tai2 nan2 xian4], TaiwanHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #6273, Very Hard
安定āndìngquietHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #6273, Very Hard
安定āndìngsettledHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #6273, Very Hard
安定āndìngstabilizeHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #6273, Very Hard
安定āndìngmaintainHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #6273, Very Hard
安定āndìngstabilizedHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #6273, Very Hard
安定āndìngcalm and orderlyHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #6273, Very Hard
āndìng(An1ding4)an ding T1
  1. 1Anting township in Tainan county 台南縣|台南县[Tai2 nan2 xian4], Taiwan
  2. 2quiet
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March 24, 2026

安定āndìng(An1ding4)

安定 (ān dìng) refers to a state of stability and calmness, often used to describe a peaceful environment or a settled situation. It can also imply the act of stabilizing or maintaining order in various contexts, such as emotional well-being or social conditions.

Strokes14Frequency#6273DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 安定 is highly valued, particularly in the context of family and social harmony. A stable environment is often seen as essential for personal and community well-being, reflecting Confucian ideals of order and peace.

Memory tip

Think of 安 (ān), which resembles a roof (上) over a woman (女), symbolizing safety and peace. The second character 定 (dìng) suggests a 'ding' sound, as if everything is 'set' in place. Together, they create an image of a safe, stable home that is calm and orderly.

Meanings of 安定

āndìng(An1ding4)
1Anting township in Tainan county 台南縣|台南县[Tai2 nan2 xian4], Taiwan
2quiet
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About 安定

安定Simplified
14Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5BCT✓CEFRC2

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稳定 (wěndìng) - use 安定 when emphasizing a calm and peaceful state, while 稳定 focuses more on consistency and reliability.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 安定 with similar words like 稳定 (wěn dìng), which also means stable but has a more technical connotation. Use 安定 in both formal and informal contexts when referring to peace or stability. Note the tonal differentiation, as mispronouncing either character can change the meaning.

HSK Study Tips

While 安定 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it relates well to HSK Level 3 words like 和平 (hépíng, peace) and 稳定 (wěndìng, stable). Focus on understanding the contexts in which安定 is used, as it can enhance your vocabulary related to emotional states and social conditions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 安定 with the word 安全 (ānquán, safety), which refers to security rather than stability. For example, saying '我的生活很安全' (wǒ de shēnghuó hěn ānquán) when they mean '我的生活很安定' (wǒ de shēnghuó hěn āndìng) is incorrect.

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Component characters

安Āncontent
HSK 56 strokes宀
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定dìngto set
HSK 48 strokes宀
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How to say Anting township in Tainan county 台南縣|台南县[Tai2 nan2 xian4], Taiwan in Chinese

“Anting township in Tainan county 台南縣|台南县[Tai2 nan2 xian4], Taiwan” in Chinese is安定āndìng

安定 (ān dìng) refers to a state of stability and calmness, often used to describe a peaceful environment or a settled situation. It can also imply the act of stabilizing or maintaining order in various contexts, such as emotional well-being or social conditions.

When to use 安定

Common mistakes include confusing 安定 with similar words like 稳定 (wěn dìng), which also means stable but has a more technical connotation. Use 安定 in both formal and informal contexts when referring to peace or stability. Note the tonal differentiation, as mispronouncing either character can change the meaning.

安定 or something close to it

稳定 (wěndìng) - use 安定 when emphasizing a calm and peaceful state, while 稳定 focuses more on consistency and reliability.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 安定 with the word 安全 (ānquán, safety), which refers to security rather than stability. For example, saying '我的生活很安全' (wǒ de shēnghuó hěn ānquán) when they mean '我的生活很安定' (wǒ de shēnghuó hěn āndìng) is incorrect.

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Yes, 安定 can refer to a person's emotional state, indicating that someone feels calm and settled.

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