bất đắc kì tử
[ʔɓət̚˧˦ ʔɗak̚˧˦ ki˨˩ tɨ˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: bất đắc kỳ tử
Meaning · English
(adverb) suddenly
Adverb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
chết bất đắc kì tửto die suddenly
Em thề có ông mặt trời. Nếu em nói láo, ông mặt trời lặn, em chết bất đắc kì tử.I swear to the sun. If I'm being dishonest in any way, I'll drop dead as soon as the sun sets.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “bất đắc kì tử” mean?
(adverb) suddenly
Is “bất đắc kì tử” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.