稳定 (wěndìng) — stable; to stabilize
HSK 5 | adjective/verb | not changing or fluctuating; to make or become steady
稳定 (wěndìng)
稳定 describes a state of being free from significant change, disruption, or fluctuation, and is used extensively in political, economic, social, and scientific contexts.
Meanings
- [adjective] stable; steady; unchanged
- [verb] to stabilize; to make stable
Example Sentences
政治稳定是经济持续发展的重要前提条件。 Zhèngzhì wěndìng shì jīngjì chíxù fāzhǎn de zhòngyào qiántí tiáojiàn. Political stability is an important prerequisite for sustained economic development.
这段时间股市波动较大，尚未恢复稳定。 Zhè duàn shíjiān gǔshì bōdòng jiào dà, shàng wèi huīfù wěndìng. The stock market has been quite volatile recently and has not yet returned to stability.
政府采取多项措施稳定物价，防止通货膨胀。 Zhèngfǔ cǎiqǔ duō xiàng cuòshī wěndìng wùjià, fángzhǐ tōnghuò péngzhàng. The government took multiple measures to stabilize prices and prevent inflation.
他的情绪非常稳定，从不因小事而焦虑或失控。 Tā de qíngxù fēicháng wěndìng, cóng bù yīn xiǎoshì ér jiāolǜ huò shīkòng. His emotions are very stable; he never gets anxious or out of control over trivial matters.
科学实验要求在稳定的环境条件下进行，以确保结果准确。 Kēxué shíyàn yāoqiú zài wěndìng de huánjìng tiáojiàn xià jìnxíng, yǐ quèbǎo jiéguǒ zhǔnquè. Scientific experiments require stable environmental conditions to ensure accurate results.
供应链的稳定对制造业的正常生产至关重要。 Gōngyìngliàn de wěndìng duì zhìzàoyè de zhèngcháng shēngchǎn zhìguān zhòngyào. Supply chain stability is crucial for normal production in the manufacturing industry.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 保持稳定 (bǎochí wěndìng) | to maintain stability |
| 社会稳定 (shèhuì wěndìng) | social stability |
| 稳定物价 (wěndìng wùjià) | to stabilize prices |
| 经济稳定 (jīngjì wěndìng) | economic stability |
| 稳定增长 (wěndìng zēngzhǎng) | stable growth |
| 不稳定 (bù wěndìng) | unstable; instability |
Usage Notes
稳定 functions as both an adjective and a verb. As an adjective, it describes a state: 情况稳定 (the situation is stable). As a verb, it takes an object: 稳定局势 (to stabilize the situation), 稳定物价 (to stabilize prices).
Compare with 稳健 (wěnjiàn), which adds the connotation of being not only stable but also healthy and sound in approach. 稳定 is more purely about the absence of change, while 稳健 implies wise and robust management.
Memory Hook
稳 (firm/steady) + 定 (fixed/settled) -- firmly fixed in place -- stable; to stabilize.