Definition
稳住 is a resultative verb formed from 稳 (steady) and 住 (hold/firm), meaning to make something steady or secure. It can refer to stabilizing a physical object (e.g., steadying a boat) or consolidating a situation, position, or relationship (e.g., securing market share). It can also mean keeping someone from interfering in your plans — a more figurative, strategic use. The structure is always 稳住 + object.
r.v.
to stabilizeto make steadyto consolidate (one's position, power, etc.)to keep (someone) from interfering
Examples
- 稳住，。Tā yòng lì wěn zhù shǒu zhōng de xiāngzi, bù ràng tā diào xiàlái.He used force to steady the suitcase in his hand so it wouldn't fall.
- 稳住，。Gōngsī xūyào xiān wěn zhù mùqián de shìchǎng fèn'é, zài kǎolǜ kuòzhāng.The company needs to first consolidate its current market share before considering expansion.
- 稳住，。Wǒmen děi wěn zhù duìfāng, bùnéng ràng tāmen fāxiàn wǒmen de jìhuà.We need to keep the other party from interfering — we can't let them discover our plan.
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