vững bền
Definition
- Adjective:
- Durable; long-lasting: Describes something that remains strong, intact, and effective over a very long period, resisting wear, decay, or change.
- Stable; steadfast: Describes something that is firm, solid, and not easily shaken, moved, or altered, often referring to abstract concepts like relationships or foundations.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Tình bạn của họ thật vững bền. (Their friendship is truly durable/steadfast.)
- Ngôi nhà được xây dựng để vững bền qua nhiều thế hệ. (The house was built to be durable through many generations.)
- Một nền tảng kiến thức vững bền là rất quan trọng. (A stable foundation of knowledge is very important.)
Advanced Usage
- Often used in formal, literary, or aspirational contexts to describe ideals, structures, or bonds that are meant to last indefinitely.
- Commonly pairs with abstract nouns denoting relationships, foundations, or qualities (e.g., tình bạn, tình yêu, nền tảng, hòa bình).
Variants and Related Words
- Vững chắc (adj): solid, firm, strong. Often interchangeable with "vững bền" but may emphasize immediate solidity over long-term duration.
- Căn nhà này có kết cấu vững chắc. (This house has a solid structure.)
- Bền vững (adj): sustainable, enduring. Often used in ecological or developmental contexts.
- Phát triển bền vững là mục tiêu quốc gia. (Sustainable development is a national goal.)
Synonyms
- Durable: Able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage.
- Long-lasting: Enduring for a long time.
- Stable: Not likely to change or fail; firmly established.
- Steadfast: Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.
Related Idioms
- Vững như bàn thạch: (Solid as a rock) - An idiom emphasizing extreme stability and firmness.
- Lập trường của ông ấy vững như bàn thạch. (His stance is solid as a rock.)
- Bền gan vững chí: (To have enduring resolve and steadfast will) - An idiom describing perseverance.
- Cô ấy bền gan vững chí theo đuổi ước mơ. (She persevered with steadfast will to pursue her dream.)
adj
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durable, stable
