增加安全感

Use this phrase as a verb and its object. You can say someone 给 (gives) you this feeling. You can also say an action 增加 (increases) it. It works well with people, money, or even habits. Usually, it follows the pattern: [Subject] + 增加 + [Target's] + 安全感. It is simple and direct.

Use it when talking about relationships. Tell your partner that texting back quickly helps you feel better. Use it when discussing your career. A steady paycheck definitely helps. You can even use it for small things. Carrying a portable charger for your phone? That increases your 安全感 too. It fits anywhere emotional stability is the topic.

Do not use this for physical protection. If you are wearing a seatbelt, say it is for 安全 (safety). Do not use it for technical security. A computer password has 安全性 (security level). This phrase is strictly for the human heart. Using it for a firewall would sound very funny to locals.

In China, stability is a massive cultural value. Owning a home is often the ultimate way to 增加安全感. Many young people talk about this in dating. They want a partner who is 靠谱 (reliable). Without this feeling, a relationship is considered 'shaky.' It is a buzzword in modern psychology and social media.

You will often hear the opposite: 缺乏安全感 (lacking a sense of security). People also say 很有安全感 to mean they feel very secure. If you feel extremely safe, use 安全感爆棚. This means your sense of security is 'exploding' or overflowing. It is a popular, slightly cute way to express total peace.