píng
wěn

idiom
common

Meaning of 四平八稳

四平八稳 means steady and well-balanced; reliable and methodical; overly cautious; playing it safe; lacking innovation. Pronounced sì píng bā wěn.

  • steady and well-balanced; reliable and methodical
  • overly cautious; playing it safe; lacking innovation

Definitions & Examples

bàn
shì
píng
wěn
 
lǐng
dǎo
hěn
fàng
xīn
 

He handles matters in a steady and reliable way, so the leadership trusts him.

Zhè
piān
wén
zhāng
xiě
de
píng
wěn
 
dàn
quē
liàng
diǎn
 

This article is very balanced and safe, but it lacks highlights.

xìng
píng
wěn
 
cóng
mào
xiǎn
 

He has a steady personality and never takes risks.