Definition

1. Adjective:
   • To be firmly confident; to have steadfast belief: A state of strong, unshakable confidence in someone, something, or a particular outcome. It implies a deep-seated trust that is resilient to doubt or changing circumstances.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Chúng tôi vững tin vào tương lai. (We are firmly confident about the future.)
  • Cô ấy luôn vững tin vào quyết định của mình. (She always has steadfast belief in her decisions.)
  • Nhờ sự ủng hộ của mọi người, anh ấy cảm thấy vững tin hơn. (Thanks to everyone's support, he feels more confident.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in formal, motivational, or literary contexts to describe a profound, resilient state of mind rather than a temporary feeling.
• It can be used as a predicate adjective (following a verb like "cảm thấy" - to feel, or "có" - to have) or attributively before a noun (e.g., "một niềm tin vững chắc" - a firm belief, where "vững" reinforces "tin").

Variants and Related Words

• Tin tưởng (v): to trust, to believe in. This is the core verb for "to trust," while "vững tin" emphasizes the adjective quality of that trust being solid.
  • Tôi tin tưởng vào khả năng của bạn. (I trust in your ability.)
• Vững vàng (adj): steady, firm, stable. Can describe physical stability or mental/emotional steadfastness.
  • Cô ấy đứng vững vàng trước khó khăn. (She stood firm in the face of difficulty.)
• Kiên định (adj): resolute, unwavering. Often used for principles or beliefs.
  • Anh ấy kiên định với lập trường của mình. (He is resolute in his stance.)

Synonyms

• Confident: having strong belief or certainty.
• Assured: confident and self-possessed.
• Steadfast: resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Vững tin tiến bước: to advance/step forward with firm confidence. A common motivational phrase.
  • Dù thử thách, chúng ta vẫn vững tin tiến bước. (Despite challenges, we still advance with firm confidence.)
• Giữ vững niềm tin: to keep/maintain one's faith/belief.
  • Hãy giữ vững niềm tin vào bản thân. (Keep your faith in yourself.)