安定

āndìng
adjective HSK 7 #6,273

Meanings

  1. 1 stable; settled
  2. 2 calm and orderly

Characters

Literally 'peaceful and fixed' — a state of stability and calm.

Examples

Shèhuì āndìng shì jīngjì fāzhǎn de jīchǔ.
Social stability is the foundation of economic development.
Zhànzhēng jiéshù hòu, rénmen kěwàng āndìng de shēnghuó.
After the war ended, people longed for a stable life.

Tips

usage
安定 emphasizes social or political stability — it's about order and peace at a macro level. Compare: 安稳 (personally steady/secure), 稳定 (stable in general, most versatile), 安定 (stable society/situation, often in political contexts).

Stroke Order

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