Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Firm, steady, solid: Describes something that is physically stable, not easily moved or shaken.
   • Secure, stable: Describes a non-physical state, such as a situation, regime, or one's resolve, that is well-established and not easily changed.
   • Proficient, competent: Describes a person who has a solid, reliable grasp of a skill or knowledge area.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Bức tường này xây rất vững. (This wall is built very solidly.)
  • Cô ấy có kiến thức chuyên môn rất vững. (She has very solid professional knowledge.)
  • Anh ấy giữ vững lập trường của mình. (He held firm to his stance.)
  • Đứa bé mới tập đi đã có thể đứng vững. (The toddler learning to walk can now stand steadily.)

Advanced Usage

• "vững vàng": Steadfast, resolute, unshakable (often used for mental or emotional states).
  • Cô ấy bước vào phòng thi với tâm thế vững vàng. (She entered the exam room with a steadfast mindset.)
• "vững chắc": Firm, strong, secure (emphasizes durability and strength).
  • Mối quan hệ của họ được xây dựng trên nền tảng vững chắc. (Their relationship is built on a firm foundation.)
• "vững tay": To have a steady hand; to be skilled and reliable at a manual task.
  • Người thợ cả có tay nghề vững. (The master craftsman has solid skills.)

Variants and Related Words

• Vững chãi (adj): Solid, sturdy, substantial (often used for both physical and spiritual solidity).
  • Tư thế ngồi thiền vững chãi. (A solid meditation sitting posture.)
• Củng cố (verb): To consolidate, to strengthen (the action of making something ).
  • Chúng ta cần củng cố nền tảng kiến thức. (We need to consolidate our knowledge foundation.)

Synonyms

• Chắc chắn: Sure, certain, firm.
• Ổn định: Stable, steady.
• Kiên định: Steadfast, unwavering (for beliefs or resolve).

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Vững như bàn thạch: As firm as a rock; extremely stable and unshakable.
  • Lòng tin của anh ấy vào bạn vững như bàn thạch. (His trust in his friend is as firm as a rock.)
• Vững như kiềng ba chân: As stable as a three-legged stand; to be very stable or well-founded.
  • Công ty đứng vững như kiềng ba chân nhờ ba thị trường chính. (The company stands as stable as a three-legged stand thanks to its three main markets.)
• Vững tay lái: To have steady control (literally: of a steering wheel); to be in firm control of a situation.
  • Dù gặp khó khăn, giám đốc vẫn vững tay lái dẫn dắt công ty. (Despite difficulties, the director still held the steering wheel steady in leading the company.)

adj

1. firm, steady