稳重

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 他为人稳重,很少冲动。▶ —
   He is steady and composed, rarely impulsive.
2. 处理大事要稳重。▶ —
   One must be steady and composed when handling big matters.

Collocations

Mnemonic

稳 wěn "steady, stable" + 重 zhòng "weighty": stable and weighty, i.e. steady and composed. Korean renders it as "composed, steady, dignified". It describes a person whose words and conduct are calm, unflighty and prudent (为人稳重 steady in character, 成熟稳重 mature and composed). Unlike 庄重 (solemn, formal), 稳重 leans toward calm prudence (the opposite of rashness). 稳 means "stable" (稳定, 平稳); 重 means "weighty" (重要, 沉重).

Related

Quick check

1. What is the nuance of 稳重 versus 庄重?

   • calm prudence (opposite of rashness)
   • solemn formality
   • a flashy appearance
   • quick action