稳定 (wěndìng)

稳定 means stable or steady as an adjective, or to stabilize something as a verb, describing a state of balance and consistency.

Meanings

[adjective] stable; steady; consistent; not subject to sudden change
[verb] to stabilize; to make steady or secure

Example Sentences

他有一份稳定的工作和收入。 Tā yǒu yī fèn wěndìng de gōngzuò hé shōurù. He has a stable job and income.

政府采取措施稳定市场价格。 Zhèngfǔ cǎiqǔ cuòshī wěndìng shìchǎng jiàgé. The government took measures to stabilize market prices.

她的情绪很稳定，从不轻易发火。 Tā de qíngxù hěn wěndìng, cóng bù qīngyì fāhuǒ. Her emotions are very stable; she never loses her temper easily.

经济稳定对社会发展非常重要。 Jīngjì wěndìng duì shèhuì fāzhǎn fēicháng zhòngyào. Economic stability is very important for social development.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
经济稳定	economic stability
稳定发展	stable development
情绪稳定	emotional stability
保持稳定	to maintain stability

Usage Notes

稳定 is widely used in economics, politics, and personal life contexts. The verb usage (to stabilize) is common with institutions as subjects: 政府稳定市场 (the government stabilizes the market). Its antonym is 动荡 (turbulent, unstable).

Memory Hook

稳 means "steady/firm" and 定 means "fixed/settled": 稳定 is being firmly settled, anchored in place without swaying.