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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
稳固wěngùstableHSK 7, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #16189, Very Hard
稳固wěngùsteadyHSK 7, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #16189, Very Hard
稳固wěngùfirmHSK 7, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #16189, Very Hard
稳固wěngùto stabilizeHSK 7, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #16189, Very Hard
wěngù(wen3gu4)wen gu T3
  1. 1stable
  2. 2steady
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March 24, 2026

稳固(穩固)wěngù(wen3gu4)

The term 稳固 (wěn gù) refers to something that is stable, steady, or firm. It is commonly used in contexts related to physical stability, emotional steadiness, or the firmness of an idea. This word implies a sense of security and reliability, often used in discussions about financial stability or personal relationships.

Strokes22Frequency#16189DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of stability is highly valued, particularly in family and financial contexts. The idea of maintaining a stable life is often emphasized in education and career discussions, reflecting traditional values of security and resilience.

Memory tip

Think of a solid 'rock' that is both 'stable' and 'steady'. The character 稳 consists of the radical for 'earth' (土) underneath, suggesting something grounded, while 固 means 'firm' or 'solid'. Imagine a strong, unshakeable rock sitting on the ground, representing stability.

Meanings of 稳固

wěngù(wen3gu4)
1stable
2steady
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About 稳固

稳固Simplified
穩固Traditional
22Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2

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稳妥 (wěntuǒ) - use 稳固 when emphasizing physical or structural stability, while 稳妥 focuses more on reliability in planning or decision-making.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 稳固 with similar terms like 稳定 (wěn dìng), which means 'to stabilize'. While both relate to stability, 稳固 emphasizes firmness and solidity, whereas 稳定 focuses more on a state of being stable. Use 稳固 in formal contexts, especially in writing about business or emotional states.

HSK Study Tips

While 稳固 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects with HSK 4 words like 稳定 (wěn dìng) and 固定 (gù dìng). Students should focus on recognizing how these terms relate to stability and safety, as well as practicing their pronunciation and usage in sentences.

Common Mistakes

A common mistake is to use 稳固 interchangeably with 稳定. For example, saying '他很稳固' (Tā hěn wěn gù) when referring to someone's state of mind may not convey the intended meaning. Instead, use 稳定 in that context: '他很稳定' (Tā hěn wěn dìng).

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Component characters

稳wěnsettled
HSK 714 strokes禾
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固gùhard
8 strokes囗
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How to say stable in Chinese

“stable” in Chinese is稳固wěngù

The term 稳固 (wěn gù) refers to something that is stable, steady, or firm. It is commonly used in contexts related to physical stability, emotional steadiness, or the firmness of an idea. This word implies a sense of security and reliability, often used in discussions about financial stability or personal relationships.

When to use 稳固

Learners often confuse 稳固 with similar terms like 稳定 (wěn dìng), which means 'to stabilize'. While both relate to stability, 稳固 emphasizes firmness and solidity, whereas 稳定 focuses more on a state of being stable. Use 稳固 in formal contexts, especially in writing about business or emotional states.

稳固 or something close to it

稳妥 (wěntuǒ) - use 稳固 when emphasizing physical or structural stability, while 稳妥 focuses more on reliability in planning or decision-making.

What learners get wrong

A common mistake is to use 稳固 interchangeably with 稳定. For example, saying '他很稳固' (Tā hěn wěn gù) when referring to someone's state of mind may not convey the intended meaning. Instead, use 稳定 in that context: '他很稳定' (Tā hěn wěn dìng).

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You can say, '他的情绪很稳固' (Tā de qíngxù hěn wěn gù) meaning 'His emotions are very stable.'

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