ăn chắc mặc bền
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
to prioritize durability and utility over luxury or aesthetics
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
ưu tiên độ bền và tiện ích hơn xa hoa hoặc thẩm mỹ
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Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
to live practically and cautiously; to focus on long-term stability
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
sống thực tế và thận trọng, tập trung vào sự ổn định lâu dài
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Common questions
What does “ăn chắc mặc bền” mean?
to prioritize durability and utility over luxury or aesthetics
Is “ăn chắc mặc bền” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.