vững vàng
adjective
Hanoi [vɨŋ˦ˀ˥ vaːŋ˨˩]Huế [vɨŋ˧˨ vaːŋ˦˩]Saigon [vɨŋ˨˩˦ vaːŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vững vàng means resilient; unyielding; solid.
Meanings of vững vàng in English
Adjective
- resilient (in face of difficulties)
- unyielding; solid
- lập trường vững vàngfirm stance
- tinh thần vững vàngstrong spirit
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, vững vàng could be written as 凭鐄. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
-ang reduplication of vững.
Frequently asked questions
What does vững vàng mean in English?
vững vàng (adjective) means "resilient; unyielding; solid".
How do you pronounce vững vàng?
IPA: Hanoi [vɨŋ˦ˀ˥ vaːŋ˨˩]; Saigon [vɨŋ˨˩˦ vaːŋ˨˩]. Tones: vững — creaky rising tone (ngã), vàng — falling tone (huyền).