Definition

1. Noun:

   • Balance, Equilibrium: The state in which opposing forces or elements are equal, or a state of physical or mental stability.
   • Stability: A condition where something is not likely to change, fall, or fail.

2. Adjective:

   • Balanced, Stable: Describing something that is in a state of equilibrium or is evenly proportioned.

3. Verb:

   • To balance, To equilibrate: The act of bringing something into a state of balance or stability.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Người biểu diễn xiếc giữ thăng bằng trên dây. (The circus performer maintains balance on the wire.)
  • Cô ấy cần tìm lại sự thăng bằng trong cuộc sống. (She needs to find balance in her life.)
• Adjective:
  • Chiếc thuyền ở thế thăng bằng trên mặt nước. (The boat is in a balanced position on the water.)
• Verb:
  • Chính phủ đang cố gắng thăng bằng ngân sách. (The government is trying to balance the budget.)

Advanced Usage

• "Mất thăng bằng": To lose one's balance; to become unbalanced or unstable (physically or mentally).
  • Cậu bé bị trượt chân và mất thăng bằng. (The boy slipped and lost his balance.)
  • Cú sốc tình cảm khiến cô ấy mất thăng bằng. (The emotional shock caused her to become unbalanced.)

Variants and Related Words

• Cân bằng (n, adj, v): A very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "thăng bằng," especially in scientific or formal contexts (e.g., - chemical equilibrium).
• Ổn định (adj): Stable, steady. Focuses more on the quality of being firm and not changing, rather than the equality of opposing forces.

Synonyms

• Balance: A state of equilibrium.
• Equilibrium: A state of physical or mental balance.
• Stability: The quality of being stable and not changing.

Related Idioms

• Giữ thăng bằng: To keep/maintain balance. This is a common phrase used in both literal and figurative senses.
  • Anh ấy phải giữ thăng bằng giữa công việc và gia đình. (He has to maintain a balance between work and family.)

noun

1. balance, equilibrium