chắc

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See also: chạc and chậc

Vietnamese

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Adjective

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chắc (, , 𢟘, , )

  1. (of a structure) firm; secure; steady
  2. (of a person) sure; certain; positive
    Chắc hông?
    Are you sure?
    Chắc mà!
    I'm certain!
Derived terms
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Derived terms

Adverb

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chắc (, , 𢟘, , )

  1. (after a verb) firmly; securely
    nắm chắcto have a firm grip
  2. (after a verb) surely; certainly; for sure
    biết chắcto know for sure
  3. (at the start of a clause) probably; maybe
    Chắc nó không đến đâu.
    I don't think he's coming.
    Chắc chẳng có ai ở nhà.
    Maybe nobody's home.

Particle

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chắc

  1. (colloquial) Marks a rhetorical question, often with an indignant tone
    Synonym: à
    Nó tưởng nó ngon lắm chắc?
    He really thinks he's all that, huh?
    Tưởng có tiền thì muốn làm gì thì làm chắc?
    They think they can get away with anything just because they have money?

Usage notes

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  • As a particle, chắc carries a harsher tone than the nearly synonymous à.

Etymology 2

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Cognate with Arem cak ("each other").

Adverb

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chắc ()

  1. (Central Vietnam) each other, one another
    Synonym: nhau
    Tụi bay cứ đánh chắc đập chắc hoài!
    Y'all fight all the time!