lâu bền
Definition
- Adjective:
- Long-lasting and durable: Describes something that endures for a long time, remains stable, and is not easily damaged or worn out. It emphasizes both temporal longevity and structural solidity.
- Enduring and steadfast: Can describe abstract concepts like relationships, peace, or values that are stable and persistent over time.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Tình bạn của họ rất lâu bền. (Their friendship is very long-lasting.)
- Chúng tôi mong muốn một nền hòa bình lâu bền. (We desire an enduring peace.)
- Loại gỗ này cứng cáp và lâu bền. (This type of wood is sturdy and durable.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in formal or literary contexts to describe ideals, constructions, or emotional bonds that are built to withstand time.
- Xây dựng một chính quyền lâu bền là mục tiêu của quốc gia. (Building a long-enduring government is the nation's goal.)
Variants and Related Words
- Bền lâu (adj): This is an inverted form with identical meaning (durable, long-lasting).
- Sự tin tưởng bền lâu là nền tảng của hợp tác. (Lasting trust is the foundation of cooperation.)
- Bền vững (adj): Sustainable, enduring. Often used in ecological or developmental contexts, overlapping with but distinct from .
- Phát triển bền vững (sustainable development).
Synonyms
- Durable: Able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage.
- Long-lasting: Enduring for a long time.
- Enduring: Continuing or long-lasting.
- Permanent: Lasting or intended to last indefinitely.
Antonyms
- Nhất thời: Temporary, transient.
- Chóng tàn: Short-lived, perishable.
- Mong manh: Fragile, frail.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Bền vững lâu dài: A reinforced phrase meaning "sustainable and long-term."
- Kế hoạch cần đảm bảo hiệu quả bền vững lâu dài. (The plan needs to ensure sustainable long-term effectiveness.)