安定

āndìng
adjective HSK 7-9 #6,273

Meanings

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

Characters

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

Examples

HSK 3
Shèhuì āndìng shì jīngjì fāzhǎn de jīchǔ.
Social stability is the foundation of economic development.
HSK 5
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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