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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
安稳ānwěnsmooth and steadyHSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #11028, Very Hard
ānwěn(an1wen3)an wen T1
  1. 1smooth and steady
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March 24, 2026

安稳(安穩)ānwěn(an1wen3)

安稳 (ān wěn) refers to a state of being calm, stable, and secure. It is commonly used to describe situations, environments, or emotions that are free from turmoil or disturbance, often conveying a sense of peace and reliability.

Strokes20Frequency#11028DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese society, the idea of 安稳 is highly valued, especially in the context of family and career. Stability in one's life is often seen as a sign of success and happiness, influencing decisions and aspirations.

Memory tip

Imagine a serene and safe harbor where boats are anchored, gently swaying but never capsizing. The character 安 (ān) resembles a roof over a person, signifying safety, while 稳 (wěn) contains the element of 'weight' and 'earth', hinting at stability and groundedness.

Meanings of 安稳

ānwěn(an1wen3)
1smooth and steady
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About 安稳

安稳Simplified
安穩Traditional
20Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

安全 (ānquán) vs 安稳 (ānwěn): Choose 安全 when emphasizing safety or the absence of danger, while 安稳 focuses on calmness and stability.

Usage Notes

Learners should be aware that 安稳 is often used in formal contexts, such as discussions about life stability or financial security. A common mistake is to use it interchangeably with 安全 (ānquán), which means 'safety' rather than 'stability.'

HSK Study Tips

While 安稳 is not a part of the HSK vocabulary, it shares roots with other HSK words related to safety and stability, such as 安 (ān) and 稳定 (wěndìng). Students should focus on recognizing these components to build vocabulary around related concepts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 安稳 with 安全, thinking they mean the same thing. For example, saying '生活安全' (life is safe) instead of '生活安稳' (life is stable) can lead to misunderstandings.

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Component characters

安Āncontent
HSK 56 strokes宀
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稳wěnsettled
HSK 714 strokes禾
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How to say smooth and steady in Chinese

“smooth and steady” in Chinese is安稳ānwěn

安稳 (ān wěn) refers to a state of being calm, stable, and secure. It is commonly used to describe situations, environments, or emotions that are free from turmoil or disturbance, often conveying a sense of peace and reliability.

When to use 安稳

Learners should be aware that 安稳 is often used in formal contexts, such as discussions about life stability or financial security. A common mistake is to use it interchangeably with 安全 (ānquán), which means 'safety' rather than 'stability.'

安稳 or something close to it

安全 (ānquán) vs 安稳 (ānwěn): Choose 安全 when emphasizing safety or the absence of danger, while 安稳 focuses on calmness and stability.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 安稳 with 安全, thinking they mean the same thing. For example, saying '生活安全' (life is safe) instead of '生活安稳' (life is stable) can lead to misunderstandings.

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Cultural Notes for 安稳

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The concept of stability is similarly valued in Western cultures, but the focus might lean more towards individual achievement rather than communal harmony and security.

Frequently asked questions about 安稳

It's often used to describe a stable life situation or a peaceful environment, such as in phrases like '生活安稳' (life is stable).

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