Discussion of 平稳/平穩

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稳定 vs 平稳

1. 稳定 (adj) is used to describe levels, trends that are not changing much, hence the translation "fixed". 平稳 is not necessarily unchanging - it could be changing but in a steady and smooth way.

2. 稳定 can be used as a verb and an adjective; 平稳 is only an adjective.
Example: 稳定情绪 -/- [phr] to steady one's nerves, to set sb's mind at rest

3. In a certain context, these 2 are interchangeable, depending on the meaning you want to focus on. Example: 物价平稳 and 物价稳定

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