wan2 daa2 wan2 zaat3穩打穩紮稳打稳紮

Jyutpingwan2 daa2 wan2 zaat3

Yalewán dá wán jaat

副詞

Definition

To do things carefully, steadily, step-by-step, and reliably.

colloquialworkdaily actions

How it's used

Describes a methodical and cautious approach to tasks or life goals, emphasizing the avoidance of unnecessary risks. It often carries a positive connotation of maturity and foresight, suggesting that someone prefers long term stability over quick, impulsive gains.

Examples

keoi5佢zou6做je5嘢hou2好wan2穩daa2打wan2穩zaat3紮，cung4從loi4來m4唔wui2會lyun6亂lai4嚟。

He works very reliably and never does things recklessly.

nei5你zou6做saang1生ji3意jiu3要wan2穩daa2打wan2穩zaat3紮，m4唔hou2好gam3咁faai3快kwong3擴zoeng1張。

You should take a steady approach to business and not expand too quickly.

Common phrases

zou6做si6事wan2穩daa2打wan2穩zaat3紮

to do things in a steady and reliable manner

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 穩陣, which describes a person or plan that is simply safe or secure. 穩打穩紮 specifically highlights the process of moving forward through careful, incremental steps rather than just the state of being safe.