vững vàng

Anh ấy đứng vững vàng trên mặt đất.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Firm / Steady / Solid: Describes something that is physically stable, secure, and not easily shaken or moved.
   • Strong / Resolute / Unwavering: Describes a non-physical state, such as knowledge, faith, spirit, or position, that is deeply rooted, reliable, and not easily changed or weakened.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Nền móng của tòa nhà này rất vững vàng. (The foundation of this building is very solid.)
  • Cô ấy có kiến thức chuyên môn vững vàng. (She has strong professional knowledge.)
  • Chúng tôi giữ vững vàng lập trường của mình. (We maintain a firm stance.)

Advanced Usage

• Used to describe a person's mental or emotional state, indicating calmness and confidence under pressure.
  • Dù gặp khó khăn, tinh thần anh ấy vẫn vững vàng. (Despite difficulties, his spirit remains steadfast.)

Variants and Related Words

• Vững chắc (adj): solid, secure, firm. Often interchangeable with "vững vàng," but can emphasize structural or factual solidity.

  • Bằng chứng vững chắc. (Solid evidence.)

• Vững tâm (adj): to feel assured, to have peace of mind.

  • Có anh ở đây, tôi thấy vững tâm. (With you here, I feel reassured.)

Synonyms

• Steadfast: resolutely firm and unwavering.
• Stable: not likely to change or fail; firmly established.
• Resolute: admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.

Related Idioms

• Đứng vững vàng: to stand firm.

  • Công ty đã đứng vững vàng qua cuộc khủng hoảng. (The company stood firm through the crisis.)

• Vững vàng tay lái: literally "steady hands on the wheel"; to be in firm control.

  • Người lãnh đạo phải vững vàng tay lái trong mọi tình huống. (A leader must keep a steady hand on the wheel in all situations.)