giữ vững
[zɨ˦ˀ˥ vɨŋ˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to hold something steady
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
(verb) to hold firm to something
Examples
giữ vững nguyên tắc/tin ngưỡng của mìnhto hold firm to one's principles/beliefs
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “giữ vững” mean?
(verb) to hold something steady
Is “giữ vững” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.