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cuộc sống

/kuək ʂɔŋ/
noun★Beginner
general

Life; the state of being alive; the period between birth and death

Cuộc sống đầy những thử thách nhưng cũng đầy ý nghĩa.

Life is full of challenges but also full of meaning.

Anh ấy đã dành cuộc sống của mình cho việc giúp đỡ người khác.

He dedicated his life to helping others.

💡

Can refer to both the biological state of living and the experiences and events that make up a person's existence.

Collocations

cuộc sống hạnh phúchappy lifecuộc sống hiện đạimodern lifecuộc sống xã hộisocial life

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

cuộc sống là một chuyến điproverb
Life is a journey
cuộc sống là một trận chiếnproverb
Life is a battle

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

While 'cuộc sống' is more formal, 'đời sống' is more commonly used in everyday speech.

⚡Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

Use 'cuộc sống' in formal writing or philosophical discussions, and 'đời sống' in casual conversation.

📖Word Origin

From 'cuộc' (event, situation) + 'sống' (to live), literally meaning 'the event of living'.

📝Usage Notes

Often used in philosophical or reflective contexts to discuss the nature of existence.

Word Breakdown

cuộc
event, situation
root
+
sống
to live
root
✎ Noted on May 31, 2026VI → EN

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