chắc

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The Vietnamese word "chắc" is an adjective that conveys meanings related to being solid, firm, secure, or steady. It is commonly used to describe objects or conditions that have a strong or reliable quality.

Basic Usage

• Meaning:
  • Solid or firm
  • Secure or steady

Examples

1. Nhà xây rất chắc: "The house is very solidly built."

   • This sentence indicates that the house is constructed in a way that ensures it can withstand various conditions, including bad weather.

2. Bão to không hề gì: "It will weather big storms."

   • This shows the house's ability to endure strong storms due to its solid construction.

3. Lúa chắc hạt: "The rice grain is very firm."

   • This indicates that the rice grains are of high quality, not easily crushed or damaged.

4. Bắp thịt chắc: "A firm muscle."

   • Here, "chắc" describes a muscle that is toned and resilient.

5. Đinh đóng chắc: "The nail is firmly driven in."

   • This suggests that the nail is secured well and won’t come loose.

6. Thang dựa chắc vào tường: "The ladder is propped securely against the wall."

   • This indicates that the ladder is stable and unlikely to fall.

7. Những bước tiến nhanh và chắc: "Rapid and steady advances."

   • This phrase highlights progress that is both quick and stable.

8. Một tác phẩm viết chắc tay: "A work written with a steady hand."

   • This means that the writing is done skillfully and confidently.

Advanced Usage

In more advanced contexts, "chắc" can also imply certainty or assurance. For instance, when used in phrases like "chắc chắn," it means "sure" or "surely."

Word Variants

• Chắc chắn: This variant means "certain" or "sure."
  • Example: "Tôi chắc chắn rằng tôi sẽ đến." ("I am sure that I will come.")
• Chắc khỏe: This means "strong and healthy."
  • Example: "Cô ấy có một sức khỏe chắc khỏe." ("She has a strong and healthy body.")

Different Meanings

While "chắc" primarily denotes physical firmness or security, it can also refer to confidence or assurance in a more abstract context.

Academic

adj

1. Solid, firm; secure, steady
   • nhà xây rất chắc, bão to không hề gì
     the house is very solidly built and will weather big storms
   • lúa chắc hạt
     the rice grain is very firm
   • bắp thịt chắc
     a firm muscle
   • đinh đóng chắc
     the nail is firmly driven in
   • thang dựa chắc vào tường
     the ladder is propped securely against the wall
   • những bước tiến nhanh và chắc
     rapid and steady advances
   • một tác phẩm viết chắc tay
     a work written with a steady hand
2. Sure, surely