稳健 (wěnjiàn) — steady and sound; prudent
HSK 5 | adjective | firm and well-grounded; not reckless or volatile
稳健 (wěnjiàn)
稳健 describes a quality of being steady, reliable, and sound in approach, commonly applied to management style, policy decisions, economic strategies, and personal conduct.
Meanings
- [adjective] steady and sound; prudent; solid; well-grounded
Example Sentences
央行采取了稳健的货币政策以防止通货膨胀。 Yāngháng cǎiqǔ le wěnjiàn de huòbì zhèngcè yǐ fángzhǐ tōnghuò péngzhàng. The central bank adopted a prudent monetary policy to prevent inflation.
这位投资者以稳健的风格著称,从不追逐短期热点。 Zhè wèi tóuzīzhě yǐ wěnjiàn de fēnggé zhùchēng, cóng bù zhuīzhú duǎnqī rèdiǎn. This investor is known for a steady style and never chases short-term trends.
公司管理层一向以稳健著称,注重长期可持续发展。 Gōngsī guǎnlǐcéng yīxiàng yǐ wěnjiàn zhùchēng, zhùzhòng chángqī kě chíxù fāzhǎn. The company's management has always been known for being steady and focuses on long-term sustainable development.
在动荡的市场环境中,稳健经营尤为重要。 Zài dòngdàng de shìchǎng huánjìng zhōng, wěnjiàn jīngyíng yóuwéi zhòngyào. In a turbulent market environment, sound and steady operations are particularly important.
他步伐稳健,即使在崎岖的山路上也从不滑倒。 Tā bùfá wěnjiàn, jíshǐ zài qíqū de shān lù shàng yě cóng bù huádǎo. His steps are steady; he never slips even on rugged mountain paths.
政府坚持稳健的财政政策,避免债务过度扩张。 Zhèngfǔ jiānchí wěnjiàn de cáizhèng zhèngcè, bìmiǎn zhàiwù guòdù kuòzhāng. The government adheres to prudent fiscal policy to avoid excessive debt expansion.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 稳健的货币政策 (wěnjiàn de huòbì zhèngcè) | prudent monetary policy |
| 稳健经营 (wěnjiàn jīngyíng) | sound business operations |
| 稳健增长 (wěnjiàn zēngzhǎng) | steady growth |
| 稳健的风格 (wěnjiàn de fēnggé) | steady style/approach |
| 稳健推进 (wěnjiàn tuījìn) | to advance steadily |
| 以稳健著称 (yǐ wěnjiàn zhùchēng) | known for being steady and sound |
Usage Notes
稳健 combines 稳 (stable/steady) and 健 (strong/sound). Together they express the quality of being both stable and robust -- not just steady but soundly so. This distinguishes it from 稳定 (wěndìng), which simply means "stable."
稳健 is common in financial news, policy language, and business reporting. The phrase 稳健的货币政策 (prudent monetary policy) is a fixed term used by China's central bank. It often implies a conservative, risk-averse approach.
Memory Hook
稳 (stable/steady) + 健 (healthy/strong) -- steadily strong -- prudent and sound.