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    维护社会稳定 (wéihù shèhuì wěndìng - maintain social stability)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    formal

    How it works

    This phrase is a verbal construction acting as a fixed expression. It consists of a verb 维护 (wéihù - to maintain/safeguard), followed by a nominal phrase 社会稳定 (shèhuì wěndìng - social stability), which is composed of the noun 社会 (shèhuì - society) and the adjective 稳定 (wěndìng - stable). The structure is Verb + Noun + Adjective, where the adjective modifies the noun to form a compound noun, which then acts as the direct object of the verb.

    Sample sentences

    政府的首要任务是维护社会稳定。

    The government's primary task is to maintain social stability.

    采取有效措施，才能更好地维护社会稳定。

    Only by taking effective measures can social stability be better maintained.

    所有公民都有责任共同维护社会稳定。

    All citizens have a shared responsibility to maintain social stability.

    Quick facts

    usage_context:This phrase is highly prevalent in official discourse, government reports, media, and political speeches in China. It often signifies a core priority of the state, emphasizing order and control to prevent unrest.
    semantic_nuance:While literally 'maintain social stability,' its context in Chinese political discourse often implies a broad range of actions, including censorship, surveillance, and suppression of dissent, all justified under the umbrella of preventing disorder.

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    Example

    政府的首要任务是维护社会稳定。

    The government's primary task is to maintain social stability.

    采取有效措施，才能更好地维护社会稳定。

    Only by taking effective measures can social stability be better maintained.

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