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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
稳wěnsettledHSK 7, a, 14 strokes, radical 禾, rank #3759, Very Hard
稳wěnsteadyHSK 7, a, 14 strokes, radical 禾, rank #3759, Very Hard
稳wěnstableHSK 7, a, 14 strokes, radical 禾, rank #3759, Very Hard
稳wěnsteady, stable; solid, firmHSK 7, a, 14 strokes, radical 禾, rank #3759, Very Hard
wěn(wen3)wen T3
  1. 1settled
  2. 2steady
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March 24, 2026

稳(穩)wěn(wen3)

The character 稳 (wěn) means 'steady' or 'stable.' It is commonly used in contexts where reliability or firmness is emphasized, such as in discussions about finances, relationships, or safety. The nuance suggests a sense of security and consistency over time.

Strokes14Radical禾Frequency#3759DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of stability is crucial, especially in contexts like family and finances. The emphasis on being '稳' reflects the value placed on harmony and balance in life.

Memory Tip

Imagine a sturdy, solid wall (the character's structure) that stands firm against the wind. The wall is '稳' (wěn) because it represents stability and security. The pronunciation 'wěn' sounds like 'when,' as in 'when will the wall stand steady?'

Meanings of 稳

wěn(wen3)
1settled
2steady
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About 稳

稳Simplified
穩Traditional
14Strokes
禾Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#3759Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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Quick Contrast

稳 (wěn) vs 固 (gù) — use 稳 for stability with a focus on security, while 固 emphasizes firmness or rigidity.

Usage Notes

Be cautious when using 稳 in different contexts; it often collocates with words like 稳定 (wěndìng, stable) or 稳妥 (wěntuǒ, reliable). This word is generally neutral and can be used formally or informally, but ensure you use the correct tone to avoid confusion, as the third tone can sometimes be mispronounced.

HSK Study Tips

While 稳 is not listed in the current HSK levels, it connects with other common HSK words related to stability, such as 可靠 (kěkào, reliable) and 安全 (ānquán, safe). Focus on using it in sentences that describe conditions or states to reinforce its meaning.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 稳 (wěn) with 援 (yuán), which means 'to assist.' For example, saying '我觉得这个计划是援' is incorrect; it should be '我觉得这个计划是稳.'

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Etymology of 稳

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

grain

Semantic (meaning)禾
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Phonetic (sound)㥯
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Origin

稳 = 禾 + 㥯. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 稳

IDS Structure⿰禾急
稳Full Character
=
禾he2
left
急ji2
right
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Parts

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How to say settled in Chinese

“settled” in Chinese is稳wěn

The character 稳 (wěn) means 'steady' or 'stable.' It is commonly used in contexts where reliability or firmness is emphasized, such as in discussions about finances, relationships, or safety. The nuance suggests a sense of security and consistency over time.

When to use 稳

Be cautious when using 稳 in different contexts; it often collocates with words like 稳定 (wěndìng, stable) or 稳妥 (wěntuǒ, reliable). This word is generally neutral and can be used formally or informally, but ensure you use the correct tone to avoid confusion, as the third tone can sometimes be mispronounced.

稳 or something close to it

稳 (wěn) vs 固 (gù) — use 稳 for stability with a focus on security, while 固 emphasizes firmness or rigidity.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 稳 (wěn) with 援 (yuán), which means 'to assist.' For example, saying '我觉得这个计划是援' is incorrect; it should be '我觉得这个计划是稳.'

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Grammar Patterns of 稳

稳 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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她的情绪很不____定，时而积极，时而消沉。

Her emotions are very unstable — sometimes positive, sometimes depressed.

Common Confusions with 稳

稳vs文
wén

Same initial 'w' sound but different meanings and radicals.

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Which one

Which one means “settled”?

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Example Sentences for 稳 (16)

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1
我踉踉跄跄地，不得不抓住一把椅子稳住自己。

wǒ liáng liáng qiāng qiāng dì， ， bù dé bù zhuā zhù yī bǎ yǐ zǐ wěn zhù zì。

I staggered and had to clutch at a chair for support.
2
道格拉斯29岁，是个技术不错的拳击手，在以前的比赛中发挥不太稳定。

dào gé lā sī29 29， suì ， shì gè jì shù bù cuò de quán， jī shǒu ， zài yǐ qián de bǐ sài zhōng fā huī bù。

Douglas was a 29-year-old journeyman fighter, erratic in his previous fights.
3
这是一段政治稳定和进步的时期。

zhè shì yī duàn zhèng zhì wěn dìng hé jìn bù de shí qī。

It was a time of political stability and progress.
4
拐过斜弯时他竭力将自行车把稳。

guǎi guò xié wān shí tā jié lì jiāng zì háng chē bǎ wěn。

He struggled to hold the bike down on the banked corners.
5
他刚过午夜就睡着了，睡得还算安稳。

tā gāng guò wǔ yè jiù shuì zháo le， ， shuì dé huán suàn ān。

He fell asleep just past midnight with tolerable ease.
6
有那么几个月，股票价格一直非常地稳定。

yǒu nà mó jī gè yuè， ， gǔ piào jià gé yī zhí fēi cháng dì wěn。

For some months the share price remained fairly static.
7
你认为这种好天气能持久稳定下来 吗 ?

nǐ rèn wéi zhè zhǒng hǎo tiān qì néng chí jiǔ wěn dìng xià lái?

Do you think this fine weather has come to stay?
8
一些人动作平稳流畅，其他人则跌跌撞撞，大概是喝醉了。

yī xiē rén dòng zuò píng wěn liú chàng， ， qí tā rén zé diē diē zhuàng， zhuàng ， dà gài shì hē。

Some people moved in silky, liquid movements, others were jerky, probably drunk.
9
我相信他原本可以让全组人稳定下来的。

wǒ xiāng xìn tā yuán běn kě yǐ ràng quán zǔ rén wěn dìng xià lái de。

I believe he would have had a stabilising effect on the team.
10
意大利人以为他们已稳操胜券。

yì dà lì rén yǐ wéi tā mén yǐ wěn cāo shèng quàn。

The Italians think they've got it all sewn up.
11
经过多次谈判，双方终于达成了一个稳妥的协议。

Jīngguò duō cì tánpàn, shuāngfāng zhōngyú dáchéngle yī gè wěntuǒ de xiéyì.

After multiple negotiations, both parties finally reached a settled agreement.
12
这家公司经历了许多挑战，现在终于在市场上站稳了脚跟。

Zhè jiā gōngsī jīnglìle xǔduō tiǎozhàn, xiànzài zhōngyú zài shìchǎng shàng zhàn wěn le jiǎogēn.

This company has faced many challenges and has finally settled its footing in the market.
13
在经历了几次市场波动后，这家公司的股价终于稳住了。

Zài jīnglìle jǐ cì shìchǎng bōdòng hòu, zhè jiā gōngsī de gǔjià zhōngyú wěn zhù le.

After several market fluctuations, this company's stock price has finally settled.
14
经过长时间的谈判，双方终于达成了一个稳妥的合作方案。

Jīngguò cháng shíjiān de tánpàn, shuāngfāng zhōngyú dáchéngle yīgè wěntuǒ de hézuò fāng'àn.

After lengthy negotiations, both parties finally reached a settled cooperation plan.
15
不管外界的变化如何，我们的销售策略始终保持稳定。

Bùguǎn wàijiè de biànhuà rúhé, wǒmen de xiāoshòu cèlüè shǐzhōng bǎochí wěndìng.

Regardless of external changes, our sales strategy remains consistently settled.
16
在新政策实施后，经济形势逐渐稳步发展。

Zài xīn zhèngcè shíshī hòu, jīngjì xíngshì zhújiàn wěnbù fāzhǎn.

After the implementation of the new policy, the economic situation gradually settled into steady development.

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Word Family of 稳

Words Containing This Character20
稳定wěndìngsteady穩定
稳wěnsettled穩
平稳píngwěnsmooth平穩
稳定性stability穩定性
安稳ānwěnsmooth and steady安穩
稳步steadily穩步
稳健wěnjiànfirm穩健
不稳定unstable不穩定
稳固wěngùstable穩固
稳重wěnzhòngsteady穩重
站稳to stand firm站穩
稳妥wěntuǒdependable穩妥
沉稳chénwěnsteady沉穩
稳操胜券grasp it and victory is assured穩操勝券
稳当reliable穩當
稳扎稳打fig. steadily and surely穩扎穩打
十拿九稳to be a cinch十拿九穩
站稳脚跟to stand firmly站穩腳跟
稳态steady state穩態
四平八稳everything steady and stable (idiom); overcautious and unimaginary四平八穩
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Frequently Asked Questions about 稳

You can say '这个计划很稳' (zhège jìhuà hěn wěn), which means 'This plan is very stable.'

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