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Definition
- Adjective:
- Settled; arranged; resolved: Used to describe a situation, matter, or problem that has been dealt with successfully and is no longer causing trouble or uncertainty.
- Stable; steady; alright: Describes a state or condition that is functioning well, without major problems, and is under control.
- Smooth; without a hitch: Indicates that a process or event proceeded or is proceeding easily and successfully, without obstacles.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Mọi việc đã ổn rồi. (Everything is settled now.)
- Tình hình sức khỏe của bà ấy khá ổn. (Her health situation is quite stable.)
- Kế hoạch diễn ra rất ổn. (The plan went very smoothly.)
Advanced Usage
"Ổn cả": It's all good; everything's fine. A common, reassuring response.
- "Cậu có sao không?" - "Ổn cả." ("Are you okay?" - "It's all good.")
"Ổn định": stable; steady (a more formal variant emphasizing long-term stability).
- Cuộc sống dần trở nên ổn định. (Life is gradually becoming stable.)
Variants and Related Words
Ổn áp (adj/n): Voltage regulator; also used colloquially to mean "stable" or "calm".
- Cần giữ cho tinh thần ổn áp. (You need to keep your spirits calm.)
Ổn thoả (adj): Satisfactorily settled (often regarding agreements or conflicts).
- Hai bên đã đi đến một giải pháp ổn thoả. (The two sides reached a satisfactory settlement.)
Synonyms
- Settled: Resolved, arranged.
- Stable: Steady, secure.
- Alright: Okay, fine.
- Smooth: Successful, effortless.
Related Idioms
Trên ổn dưới êm: Literally "stable above, smooth below"; meaning everything is in perfect order and harmony, often within a family or organization.
- Gia đình họ trên ổn dưới êm. (Their family is perfectly harmonious and trouble-free.)
Ổn như vại: As stable as a large glazed jar (a very old, sturdy object); meaning extremely stable, solid, and reliable.
- Công việc của anh ấy ổn như vại. (His job is as solid as a rock.)
adj
- settled; snooth; without a hitch