平稳 píngwěn smooth
smooth; steady
How to remember 平稳: 平 level + 稳 steady = smooth.
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How it is used
- Steady and stable, without bumps or fluctuations - 经济平稳增长 (jīngjì píngwěn zēngzhǎng) the economy grows steadily; 飞机平稳降落 (fēijī píngwěn jiàngluò) the plane landed smoothly.
- Combines 'flat' + 'stable': suited to motion (a smooth ride) and trends (steady prices).
- Contrast 稳定 (wěndìng), which stresses stability/no-change; 平稳 adds the sense of smoothness in the process.