vững lòng
Definition
- Adjective phrase:
- To be reassured / to be at ease: To have one's mind set at rest, to feel secure and free from worry or doubt after receiving assurance or confirmation.
- To be steadfast / to be firm of heart: To have a resolute, unwavering, and confident state of mind, especially in the face of difficulty or uncertainty.
Usage Examples
- Adjective phrase:
- Sau khi nghe lời hứa của giám đốc, mọi người đều vững lòng. (After hearing the director's promise, everyone was reassured.)
- Có anh ở bên, tôi cảm thấy vững lòng hơn. (With you by my side, I feel more at ease.)
- Dù tình hình khó khăn, chúng tôi vẫn vững lòng tin tưởng vào tương lai. (Despite the difficult situation, we remain steadfast in our belief in the future.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase often describes an emotional or psychological state achieved through external support, reliable information, or inner strength. It is commonly used to express the result of being comforted or the quality of being mentally resilient.
Variants and Related Words
Vững bụng (adj phrase): This is a near-synonym, also meaning to feel reassured or at ease internally. The reference "xem vững bụng" indicates the meanings are very similar, with "vững lòng" focusing more on the heart/mind and "vững bụng" on the gut/innermost feelings.
- Nghe tin ấy, ông ấy đã vững bụng. (Upon hearing that news, he was put at ease.)
Vững vàng (adj): steady, firm, stable (can refer to both physical objects and mental states).
- Cô ấy vững vàng trước mọi thử thách. (She stands firm in the face of all challenges.)
Synonyms
- Reassured: having had one's doubts or fears removed.
- At ease: free from worry or anxiety.
- Steadfast: resolutely firm and unwavering.
- Composed: calm and in control of one's feelings.
Related Idioms
Vững như bàn thạch: (firm as a rock) – to be extremely solid and unshakable.
- Lòng tin của anh ấy vào đội ngũ vững như bàn thạch. (His faith in the team is as firm as a rock.)
Vững tâm: (to have a steady heart/mind) – a closely related phrase meaning to feel secure and confident.
- Biết kế hoạch chi tiết, chúng tôi vững tâm bắt tay vào làm. (Knowing the detailed plan, we felt confident to start the work.)