沉稳

沉穩

chénwěn

adjective HSK 7-9 #28,720

Meanings

1 steady
2 calm
3 composed
4 unflustered

Characters

deep; steady; composed

Examples

HSK 4

面试的时候要表现得沉稳一些。

Miànshì de shíhou yào biǎoxiàn de chénwěn yīxiē.

You should appear more composed during the interview.

HSK 7-9

他性格沉稳，遇事从不慌张。

Tā xìnggé chénwěn, yù shì cóngbù huāngzhāng.

He has a steady personality and never panics when things happen.

Tips

usage

A positive trait describing someone who stays calm under pressure. Close to 沉着 (chénzhuó), but 沉稳 emphasizes a stable temperament as a personality trait, while 沉着 emphasizes composure in a specific situation.

Stroke Order

沉 chén

稳 wěn