vững bụng

Nó vững bụng ra đi.

Definition

Adjective:
- To feel reassured or at ease: The primary meaning of "vững bụng" describes a state of psychological comfort, confidence, or relief from worry, often after receiving assurance or support.
- To have peace of mind: It signifies feeling settled, secure, and free from anxiety about a particular situation or the future.

Usage Examples

Adjective:
- Nghe lời hứa của anh ấy, cô ấy cảm thấy vững bụng hơn. (Hearing his promise, she felt more reassured.)
- Có bác sĩ giỏi phẫu thuật, gia đình tôi đã vững bụng phần nào. (Having a skilled surgeon operate, my family felt somewhat at ease.)
- Chuẩn bị kỹ lưỡng sẽ giúp bạn vững bụng khi bước vào phòng thi. (Thorough preparation will help you feel confident when entering the exam room.)

Advanced Usage

The phrase is often used to describe a change in emotional state, typically from worry to calm, due to a specific factor. It is commonly preceded by "cảm thấy" (to feel) or "thấy" (to feel/see).

Variants and Related Words

Vững vàng (adj): steady, firm, stable (can refer to both physical stability and mental fortitude).
- Cô ấy trả lời phỏng vấn một cách vững vàng. (She answered the interview questions in a steady manner.)
Vững tâm (adj): to be assured in heart/mind; similar in meaning to "vững bụng," focusing on mental certainty.
- Được thầy giáo động viên, học sinh vững tâm làm bài. (Encouraged by the teacher, the student felt assured to do the test.)

Synonyms

Related Idioms

Vững như bàn thạch: (as solid as a rock) meaning very firm and unshakeable, often referring to positions, beliefs, or structures.
- Lập trường của ông ấy vững như bàn thạch. (His stance is as solid as a rock.)
Vững tay lái: (to have a steady hand on the wheel) meaning to be in firm control of a situation.
- Dù khó khăn, giám đốc vẫn vững tay lái dẫn dắt công ty. (Despite difficulties, the director kept a steady hand guiding the company.)