稳妥 wěntuǒ dependable
How to remember 稳妥: 稳 steady + 妥 secure = dependable.
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How it is used
- Safe and dependable, of a method or arrangement - 稳妥的办法 (wěntuǒ de bànfǎ) a sound, low-risk approach; 处理得很稳妥 handled properly and safely.
- Emphasizes avoiding risk and leaving nothing to chance, more than 可靠 (kěkào, reliable) which stresses trustworthiness.
- Frequent in 稳妥起见 (for the sake of safety) and cautious decision-making.