bàn thạch

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The Vietnamese word "bàn thạch" literally translates to "rock" or "stone" in English, but it is often used in a figurative sense to describe something that is very solid, stable, or unchanging. The phrase "vững như bàn thạch" means "as solid as a rock" or "rock-steady," indicating reliability or strength.

Usage Instructions:

• "Bàn thạch" can be used in both casual and formal contexts. It is often used to describe a person's character, a decision, or even a situation that is stable and dependable.
• You can use "bàn thạch" to emphasize the strength or reliability of something.

Example:

• Casual: "Tôi tin tưởng vào quyết định của anh ấy, nó vững như bàn thạch." (I trust his decision; it is rock-steady.)

Advanced Usage:

In literature or formal writing, "bàn thạch" might be used to describe someone’s principles or morals, suggesting that they are unwavering and strong, much like a rock.

Word Variants:

• "Thạch" on its own can refer to "stone" or "rock," and can be used in various compounds or phrases to describe different types of stones or rocks.
• "Bàn" can mean "table," but in this context, it is combined with "thạch" to create the idea of something being as solid as stone.

Different meanings:

While "bàn thạch" primarily refers to the idea of stability and strength, it can also be used metaphorically to describe situations or emotions that are unchanging.

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1. vững như bàn thạch Rock-like, rock-steady