Definition
This four-character idiom (成语) literally means 'steady encampment, steady strike' — a military metaphor for advancing methodically with a secure base. You use it to describe a cautious, step-by-step approach that builds on solid foundations rather than rushing. Common in work, study, and strategy contexts.
f.e.
to proceed steadily and surelyto take a methodicalwell-grounded approach
Examples
- 稳扎稳打，。Zuò xiàngmù yào wěn zhā wěn dǎ, bù néng jíyú qiú chéng.When working on a project, you need to proceed steadily and surely, not rush for quick results.
- 稳扎稳打，。Tā xuéxí xīn yǔyán de fāngfǎ jiù shì wěn zhā wěn dǎ, měitiān bèi shí ge dāncí.His method for learning a new language is to go about it steadily and surely — memorizing ten words every day.
- 稳扎稳打，。Jūnduì cǎiyòng wěn zhā wěn dǎ de cèlüè, zhúbù tuījìn.The army adopted a steady-and-sure strategy, advancing step by step.
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