shí
jiǔ
wěn

idiom
common

Meaning of 十拿九稳

十拿九稳 means to be practically certain of success; to be in the bag; ninety percent sure. Pronounced shí ná jiǔ wěn.

  • to be practically certain of success; to be in the bag; ninety percent sure

Definitions & Examples

Zhè
kǎo
shì
shí
jiǔ
wěn
 

I'm practically certain to pass this exam.

Zhè
jiàn
shì
duì
lái
shuō
shí
jiǔ
wěn
 

This matter is a sure thing for him.

Fàng
xīn
ba
 
zhè
shì
shí
jiǔ
wěn
de
shìr
 
 

Don't worry, this is a sure thing.

Suī
rán
shì
shí
jiǔ
wěn
 
dàn
chéng
gōng
de
néng
xìng
hěn
 

Although it's not a hundred percent certain, the chances of success are very high.