chắc

[t͡ɕak̚˧˦]

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

(adjective) Able to withstand mechanical force while remaining intact or firmly attached to another object without coming apart.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

chịu được lực cơ học mà vẫn còn nguyên vẹn

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Register: informal

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(adjective) Having full development, forming a solid mass attached to another object without separating.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Có sự phát triển đầy đủ, tạo thành một khối rắn gắn vào vật khác

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Register: informal

Sense 3

Meaning · English

(adjective) sure; certain; positive

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

chắc chắn; tích cực

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Register: informal

Examples

Chắc hông?Are you sure?
Chắc mà!I'm certain!

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sense 4

Meaning · English

(adverb) firmly; securely

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một cách chắc chắn

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Register: informal

Examples

nắm chắcto have a firm grip

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Common questions

What does “chắc” mean?

(adjective) Able to withstand mechanical force while remaining intact or firmly attached to another object without coming apart.

Is “chắc” formal or informal?

chắc is generally informal.