No. 577 in Vietnamese
chắc
"Chắc" means "sure," "certain," or "likely" in English.
In a sentence
Tôi chắc rằng mình đã khóa cửa.
I am sure that I locked the door.
In this sentence, "chắc" is used to express certainty or assurance about an action or fact.
Có chắc bạn muốn làm điều này không?
Are you sure you want to do this?
Here, "chắc" is used in a question to inquire about someone's certainty or confidence.
Cây cầu đó có vẻ rất chắc chắn.
That bridge seems very sturdy.
In this context, "chắc" is part of the phrase "chắc chắn," indicating something solid, robust, or reliable, often in a physical or structural sense.
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