hạ giới
[haː˧˨ʔ zəːj˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) the mortal world
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
- “Trời nghe hạ giới ai ngâm nga,
Tiếng ngâm vang cả sông Ngân Hà!
Làm Trời mất ngủ, Trời đương mắng
Có hay lên đọc, Trời nghe qua”.- The Lord heard someone reciting in the realm below,
Such recital echoed across the Milky Way!
It disturbed His slumber, it made Him mad
If you're so good, come to Heaven and recite to Him.
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 “hạ giới” mean?
(noun) the mortal world
Is “hạ giới” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.