vững tin
Definition
- Adjective:
- To be firmly confident; to have steadfast belief: A state of strong, unshakable confidence in someone, something, or a particular outcome. It implies a deep-seated trust that is resilient to doubt or changing circumstances.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Chúng tôi vững tin vào tương lai. (We are firmly confident about the future.)
- Cô ấy luôn vững tin vào quyết định của mình. (She always has steadfast belief in her decisions.)
- Nhờ sự ủng hộ của mọi người, anh ấy cảm thấy vững tin hơn. (Thanks to everyone's support, he feels more confident.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in formal, motivational, or literary contexts to describe a profound, resilient state of mind rather than a temporary feeling.
- It can be used as a predicate adjective (following a verb like "cảm thấy" - to feel, or "có" - to have) or attributively before a noun (e.g., "một niềm tin vững chắc" - a firm belief, where "vững" reinforces "tin").
Variants and Related Words
- Tin tưởng (v): to trust, to believe in. This is the core verb for "to trust," while "vững tin" emphasizes the adjective quality of that trust being solid.
- Tôi tin tưởng vào khả năng của bạn. (I trust in your ability.)
- Vững vàng (adj): steady, firm, stable. Can describe physical stability or mental/emotional steadfastness.
- Cô ấy đứng vững vàng trước khó khăn. (She stood firm in the face of difficulty.)
- Kiên định (adj): resolute, unwavering. Often used for principles or beliefs.
- Anh ấy kiên định với lập trường của mình. (He is resolute in his stance.)
Synonyms
- Confident: having strong belief or certainty.
- Assured: confident and self-possessed.
- Steadfast: resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Vững tin tiến bước: to advance/step forward with firm confidence. A common motivational phrase.
- Dù thử thách, chúng ta vẫn vững tin tiến bước. (Despite challenges, we still advance with firm confidence.)
- Giữ vững niềm tin: to keep/maintain one's faith/belief.
- Hãy giữ vững niềm tin vào bản thân. (Keep your faith in yourself.)