vàng nén
Definition
- Noun:
- Gold bar / Gold ingot: A solid, rectangular block of pure gold, typically produced by official mints or refineries for investment, storage, or as a monetary reserve. It is distinguished from gold jewelry or gold dust by its standardized form, weight, and high purity.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ngân hàng nhà nước vừa mua thêm một lượng lớn vàng nén. (The state bank just purchased a large quantity of gold bars.)
- Vàng nén thường có độ tinh khiết rất cao, từ 99,5% trở lên. (Gold bars typically have very high purity, from 99.5% upward.)
- Tài sản của ông ấy phần lớn được tích trữ dưới dạng vàng nén. (His assets are largely stored in the form of gold ingots.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "vàng nén" specifically implies a formal, cast form of gold. In economic or investment contexts, it is a key instrument for hedging against inflation or currency devaluation.
Variants and Related Words
- Vàng miếng (n): A common synonym for vàng nén, also meaning a gold bar or ingot. It can sometimes refer to smaller, stamped bars.
- Vàng thỏi (n): Another synonym for a gold bar or ingot.
- Vàng trang sức (n): Jewelry gold, which is distinct from investment-grade gold bars.
- Vàng SJC: Refers specifically to gold bars branded and produced by the Saigon Jewelry Company, a major and trusted brand in Vietnam.
Synonyms
- Gold bar: A rectangular block of gold.
- Gold ingot: A mass of gold cast into a shape, often a bar, for convenient storage and trade.
- Bullion: Precious metal (gold or silver) in bulk form, such as bars.
Related Idioms
- Chắc như vàng nén: (As solid/secure as a gold bar) An idiom describing something that is extremely reliable, trustworthy, or financially secure.
- Lời hứa của anh ấy chắc như vàng nén. (His promise is as solid as a gold bar.)