chắc ăn
Definition
Adjective/Adverbial phrase: - Certain, sure, reliable: Describes a state of confidence in a positive outcome or the reliability of a method. It implies that something is done in a way that minimizes risk and ensures a high probability of success. - For sure, definitely: Used to express strong assurance about a result.
Usage Examples
- As an adjective/adverbial phrase:
- Làm cách này thì chắc ăn hơn. (Doing it this way is more reliable.)
- Anh ấy là ứng viên chắc ăn cho vị trí đó. (He is a sure candidate for that position.)
- Cứ đầu tư dài hạn là chắc ăn. (Just invest long-term; it's a sure thing.)
Advanced Usage
- "cho chắc ăn": To be on the safe side; for certainty.
- Tôi mang thêm dù cho chắc ăn. (I brought an extra umbrella to be on the safe side.)
- Used to describe a cautious, thorough, or fail-safe approach to a task or decision.
Variants and Related Words
- Chắc chắn (adj/adverb): Sure, certain, definite. This is the standard, more formal synonym.
- Kết quả này là chắc chắn. (This result is certain.)
- An toàn (adj): Safe, secure. Shares the concept of reliability but focuses on safety.
- Bảo đảm (adj/verb): Guaranteed; to guarantee.
Synonyms
- Chắc chắn: Certain, sure.
- Đảm bảo: Guaranteed, assured.
- An toàn: Safe, secure (in context).
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "Chắc như đinh đóng cột": As sure as nails in a post; absolutely certain.
- Tôi chắc như đinh đóng cột là anh ấy sẽ đến. (I'm absolutely certain he will come.)
- "Chơi ăn chắc": To play it safe; to adopt a low-risk, conservative strategy.
- Trong đầu tư, đôi khi nên chơi ăn chắc. (In investment, sometimes you should play it safe.)