steady and balanced; overly cautious
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
steady and well-balanced; reliable and methodical
Describes a style that is balanced, safe, and reliable. Often used for writing, speaking, or working style. Can be neutral or slightly positive.
Tā他
bàn办
shì事
sì四
píng平
bā八
wěn稳
，
lǐng领
dǎo导
hěn很
fàng放
xīn心
。
He handles matters in a steady and reliable way, so the leadership trusts him.
Zhè这
piān篇
wén文
zhāng章
xiě写
de得
sì四
píng平
bā八
wěn稳
，
dàn但
quē缺
fá乏
liàng亮
diǎn点
。
This article is very balanced and safe, but it lacks highlights.
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Tā他
xìng性
gé格
sì四
píng平
bā八
wěn稳
，
cóng从
bù不
mào冒
xiǎn险
。
He has a steady personality and never takes risks.
adjective
overly cautious; playing it safe; lacking innovation
Often used critically to describe someone who is too conservative, afraid of making mistakes, and unwilling to try new methods.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
sì四
píng平
bā八
wěn稳
de的
zuò做
fǎ法
yǐ已
jīng经
gēn跟
bù不
shàng上
shí时
dài代
le了
。
This overly cautious approach can no longer keep up with the times.
Tā他
gōng工
zuò作
sì四
píng平
bā八
wěn稳
，
duō多
nián年
méi没
yǒu有
chuàng创
xīn新
。
He plays it safe at work and hasn't innovated for years.
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Bù不
néng能
zǒng总
shì是
sì四
píng平
bā八
wěn稳
，
yào要
yǒng勇
yú于
gǎi改
gé革
。
We can't always be so cautious; we must have the courage to reform.