chắc như đinh đóng cột
[t͡ɕak̚˧˦ ɲɨ˧˧ ʔɗïŋ˧˧ ʔɗawŋ͡m˧˦ kot̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adverb) firmly like how a nail is hammered deeply into a column
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
(adverb) positively; without doubt; without a doubt; undoubtedly
Common questions
What does “chắc như đinh đóng cột” mean?
(adverb) firmly like how a nail is hammered deeply into a column
Is “chắc như đinh đóng cột” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.