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cuộc sống
/kuək˧˥ sɔŋ˧˩/
life
Cuộc sống của tôi rất hạnh phúc.
My life is very happy.
general
The state or experience of being alive; the period between birth and death.
Anh ấy đang tìm kiếm ý nghĩa của cuộc sống.
He is seeking the meaning of life.
Cuộc sống ở nông thôn yên bình hơn thành phố.
Life in the countryside is more peaceful than in the city.
Used to refer to the general state of existence, not just biological living.
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Pro Tip
Distinguish from 'đời sống'
'Cuộc sống' emphasizes the active, ongoing experience of living, while 'đời sống' can refer to a more abstract or collective sense of life (e.g., 'đời sống xã hội' = social life).
Word Origin
Compound of 'cuộc' (affair, event) + 'sống' (to live). 'Cuộc' derives from Chinese '局' (situation, event), while 'sống' is native Vietnamese.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. Often appears in philosophical or reflective discussions about existence and well-being.
Word Breakdown
cuộc
affair, event, or period
rootsống
to live
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh