vững chãi

vững chãi

Ngôi nhà vững chãi đứng trên ngọn đồi.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Solid; Firm; Sturdy: Describes an object, structure, or material that is physically strong, durable, and not easily broken, moved, or shaken.
    • Steady; Stable; Secure: Describes a state, situation, position, or foundation that is firmly established, reliable, and not likely to change or fail.

  2. Adjective (figurative):

    • Resolute; Unwavering; Steadfast: Describes a person's character, spirit, belief, or determination that is strong, firm, and not easily swayed.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective (Physical):
    • Ngôi nhà này được xây rất vững chãi. (This house is built very solidly.)
    • Hãy đảm bảo chiếc thang thật vững chãi trước khi leo lên. (Make sure the ladder is very sturdy before climbing.)
  • Adjective (Abstract/Figurative):
    • Anh ấy có một lập trường vững chãi về vấn đề này. (He has a firm stance on this issue.)
    • Cô ấy cảm thấy tinh thần vững chãi hơn sau khóa tu. (She felt more spiritually steady after the retreat.)
Advanced Usage
  • "vững chãi và thảnh thơi": A common paired phrase in mindfulness contexts meaning "solid and at ease," describing an ideal state of being both grounded and relaxed.
    • Thực tập để có một tâm trí vững chãi và thảnh thơi. (Practice to have a mind that is solid and at ease.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Vững (adj): Firm, stable, secure. Often used interchangeably but can be slightly less emphatic than "vững chãi."
    • Nền móng vững. (A firm foundation.)
  • Vững vàng (adj): Steady, firm, unwavering. Similar to "vững chãi," often used for abstract qualities like spirit or stance.
    • Tinh thần vững vàng. (A steadfast spirit.)
  • Chắc chắn (adj): Sure, certain, definite; also can mean physically secure.
    • Câu trả lời chắc chắn. (A definite answer.)
Synonyms
  • Solid: Having a firm, stable structure.
  • Sturdy: Strongly built or constituted.
  • Stable: Not likely to give way or overturn; firmly fixed.
  • Steadfast: Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.
Related Idioms
  • Vững như bàn thạch: As solid as a rock; extremely firm and unshakable.
    • Tình bạn của họ vững như bàn thạch. (Their friendship is as solid as a rock.)
  • Vững tay lái: Literally "steady hands on the wheel"; to be in firm control of a situation.
    • Người lãnh đạo phải luôn vững tay lái. (A leader must always keep a steady hand on the wheel.)