Chinese word

稳重

Pronunciation

Pinyinwěn zhòng

Meaning

  • adjectivecomposed

Example

她做事很稳重。tā zuò shì hěn wěn zhòng

She is very composed in everything she does.

Illustration for 稳重 (composed)

More examples

会议中他发言沉着，显得稳重。huì yì zhōng tā fā yán chén zhuó xiǎn de wěn zhòng

During the meeting, he spoke calmly and seemed composed.

Core concept

A calm, grounded manner that keeps judgment clear and carries quiet weight.

Common phrases

  • 处事稳重chǔ shì wěn zhòng

    handle affairs with composure

  • 显得稳重xiǎn de wěn zhòng

    seem composed

  • 给人稳重的印象gěi rén wěn zhòng de yìn xiàng

    give others a composed impression

Similar words

冷静lěng jìng: Thinking clearly and making decisions without being carried away by feelings.
沉着chén zhuó: Acting calmly and without panic when facing pressure or trouble.
镇定zhèn dìng: Remaining calm and composed when tense situations or emergencies arise.
稳健wěn jiàn: Acting and deciding in a steady, practical, and dependable way.

Definition in Chinese

举止言谈沉着，不易受外界干扰，表现出可靠、稳健的态度和判断力jú zhǐ yán tán chén zhuó bú yì shòu wài jiè gān rǎo biǎo xiàn chū kě kào wěn jiàn de tài dù hé pàn duàn lì

Word origin

稳重 (wěnzhòng, "composed") combines 稳 (wěn, "steady") with 重 (zhòng, "weighty"), giving the word its sense of calm reliability and seriousness.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, this adjective usually evaluates a person's overall way of handling things rather than a single brief reaction, so it often describes a lasting personal quality.

Other meanings

  • dignifiedadjective

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