chân lí
[t͡ɕən˧˧ li˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) objective truth; universal truth; fundamental truth
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Dùng thì hiện tại/present/présent khi nói về chân lí, ví dụ như "nước sôi ở 100 độ C".Use the present/présent tense when talking about universal truths, such as "water boils at 100 degrees Celsius".
Từ ấy trong tôi bừng nắng hạ
Mặt trời chân lí chói qua tim
Hồn tôi là một vườn hoa lá
Rất đậm hương và rộn tiếng chim…That moment, summer light dawned inside me
A sun of truth shone through my heart
My soul became a garden of flowers and leaves
And it was so full of fragrance and birds' songs…
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “chân lí” mean?
(noun) objective truth; universal truth; fundamental truth
Is “chân lí” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.