Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Steadfast, unwavering in purpose: Describes a state of being firmly resolved and persistent in one's goals or beliefs, not easily swayed or discouraged.
   • Patient and persevering: Implies maintaining a calm, determined heart and mind over a long period despite difficulties.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Người thành công thường là người rất kiên tâm. (Successful people are often very steadfast.)
  • Cô ấy đã kiên tâm theo đuổi ước mơ của mình suốt mười năm. (She remained steadfast in pursuing her dream for ten years.)
  • Hãy kiên tâm, rồi bạn sẽ đạt được kết quả. (Be patient and persevere, and you will achieve results.)

Advanced Usage

• "giữ vững kiên tâm": to maintain steadfastness.
  • Dù gặp nhiều thử thách, anh ấy vẫn giữ vững kiên tâm. (Despite many challenges, he still maintains his steadfastness.)
• "lòng kiên tâm": steadfastness (as a quality).
  • Lòng kiên tâm là chìa khóa của mọi thành công. (Steadfastness is the key to all success.)

Variants and Related Words

• Kiên nhẫn (adj): patient. Focuses more on tolerance of delay or hardship without anger.
• Kiên định (adj): resolute, firm. Emphasizes firmness in stance or opinion.
• Kiên trì (adj): persistent, persevering. Emphasizes continuous effort toward a goal.

Synonyms

• Bền chí: having enduring will, persistent.
• Nhẫn nại: patient and enduring.
• Vững lòng: firm-hearted, not losing heart.

Related Idioms

• "Có công mài sắt, có ngày nên kim": (Literally: With effort in grinding iron, there will be a day it becomes a needle.) This proverb embodies the spirit of , meaning perseverance leads to success.
• "Kiến tha lâu cũng đầy tổ": (Literally: Ants carrying food long enough will fill their nest.) Similar to "Many a mickle makes a muckle," emphasizing that in small, consistent efforts leads to a big result.

1. (be) firm in one purpose, (remain) steadfast