Chinese
wěnjiàn
Meaning: steady; prudent; sound
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

穩健
穩
健
稳健
稳
健

Example sentences

One should adopt a steady strategy when investing.
老爺爺雖然年紀大了,但步履依然穩健。
老爷爷虽然年纪大了,但步履依然稳健。
Although the old man is old, his pace is still steady.

Usage Notes

Often used to describe pace, style, or financial/political policies that are stable and cautious.

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