ping4 wan2平穩平稳
Jyutpingping4 wan2
Yalepìhng wán
Definition
Smooth, steady, and stable with little fluctuation.
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How it's used
Focus on the lack of sudden changes or turbulence when using this word. It is frequently applied to abstract concepts like economic conditions or emotional states, but it is equally common for describing physical movement or the handling of a vehicle.
Examples
Their job is very stable, no need to worry about being unemployed.
The car is driven very smoothly, it is very comfortable to sit in.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 穩定, which is more commonly used for technical stability or fixed systems. 平穩 carries a stronger nuance of smoothness and a lack of jarring interruptions.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
