Definition
This is a four-character idiom (成语) that means 'practically certain' or 'almost guaranteed'. The literal image is 'ten take nine, stable' — you have a 90% grip on success, so the outcome is nearly sure. Use it when a plan is well-prepared or a result is very predictable.
f.e.
practically certainalmost sure of success
Examples
- ，十拿九稳。Zhè cì bǐsài, shí ná jiǔ wěn néng yíng.He's practically certain to win this competition.
- ，十拿九稳。Bié dānxīn, zhè jiàn shì shí ná jiǔ wěn de.Don't worry, this matter is practically certain.
- ，十拿九稳。Wǒ yǐjīng zhǔnbèi le hěn jiǔ, shí ná jiǔ wěn kěyǐ kǎo shàng dàxué.I've prepared for a long time, so I'm almost sure to get into university.
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