chắc
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Meaning
10 senses · 4 meanings
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firm
Adjective
As an adjective, chắc describes something that is firm and able to withstand force without breaking or coming apart.
vi Tay vịn của chiếc cầu thang này rất chắc và vững chãi.
en This stair handrail is very firm and sturdy.
This adjective is used to describe objects that have reached full development and have formed a solid and firm mass.
Adverb
As an adverb, chắc means to do something in a firm or secure manner so that it does not move.
vi Bạn cần giữ chắc tay lái khi đi trên những đoạn đường gồ ghề.
en You need to hold the handlebars firmly on rough sections of road.
sure
Adjective
When used as an adjective, chắc means to be sure, certain, or positive about a particular fact or outcome.
Adverb
Used as an adverb, chắc indicates that something is surely or certainly true based on the speaker's knowledge.
This adverb is used to express that something is likely or probably true, though there may be some uncertainty.
Verb
To chắc means to assume that something is the case, often based on circumstantial evidence or a guess.
you think...? (rhetorical)
As a particle, chắc is used to mark a rhetorical question, often expressing a tone of indignation or surprise.
vi Anh tưởng tôi không hề biết việc đó chắc?
en Do you really think I did not know about that?
only
Used as an adverb, this word means each other or one another, indicating a reciprocal relationship or action.
In this context, the adverb chắc means only and is used to limit the scope of something to a single thing.