ăn chắc mặc bền
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Hanoi [ʔan˧˧ t͡ɕak̚˧˦ mak̚˧˨ʔ ʔɓen˨˩]Huế [ʔaŋ˧˧ t͡ɕak̚˦˧˥ mak̚˨˩ʔ ʔɓen˦˩]Saigon [ʔaŋ˧˧ cak̚˦˥ mak̚˨˩˨ ʔɓəːn˨˩] browser voice
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ăn chắc mặc bền means to live practically and cautiously; to focus on long-term stability.
Meanings of ăn chắc mặc bền in English
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- idiomatic to prioritize durability and utility over luxury or aesthetics
- idiomatic to live practically and cautiously; to focus on long-term stability
Synonyms and antonyms of ăn chắc mặc bền
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Etymology
ăn (“to eat”) + chắc (“surely; firmly”) + mặc (“to dress; to wear”) + bền (“durably”). Literally, “to eat firmly, to dress durably”.
Frequently asked questions
What does ăn chắc mặc bền mean in English?
ăn chắc mặc bền (phrase) means "to live practically and cautiously; to focus on long-term stability".
How do you pronounce ăn chắc mặc bền?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔan˧˧ t͡ɕak̚˧˦ mak̚˧˨ʔ ʔɓen˨˩]; Saigon [ʔaŋ˧˧ cak̚˦˥ mak̚˨˩˨ ʔɓəːn˨˩]. Tones: ăn — level tone (ngang), chắc — rising tone (sắc), mặc — heavy tone (nặng), bền — falling tone (huyền).