adjective HSK 5
Traditional 穩健
steady · stable · sound · prudent · solid
Meaning
稳健 describes something or someone that is stable, reliable, and well-grounded. It conveys a sense of being both steady (稳) and strong/healthy (健), suggesting an approach or quality that is cautious yet confident, avoiding rash decisions while maintaining forward momentum.
Usage
Commonly used in formal or semi-formal contexts to describe business strategies, political policies, personalities, or physical movements. Often appears in phrases like 稳健发展 (steady development) or 稳健的步伐 (steady pace). It carries a positive connotation, suggesting wisdom and maturity rather than timidity.
Examples
- 01公司采取稳健的财务策略，避免了经济危机的冲击。, .The company adopted a prudent financial strategy and avoided the impact of the economic crisis.
- 02他性格稳健，做事从不冲动。, .He has a steady personality and never acts impulsively.
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Common collocations
- 稳健发展steady development
- 稳健的步伐steady pace
- 稳健的政策sound/prudent policy
- 作风稳健steady work style
Antonyms
Origin
Combines 稳 (steady/stable) with 健 (strong/robust), creating a compound that emphasizes both stability and strength as complementary qualities.