khai thiên lập địa

[xaːj˧˧ tʰiən˧˧ ləp̚˧˨ʔ ʔɗiə˧˨ʔ]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(verb) to create the world or to establish a new nation

Verb

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Mẹ Âu Cơ từ xa xưa đi khai thiên lập địa. Lạc Long Quân cùng bao con đi ra nơi biển cả.Our Foremother, Lady Âu, went on building our nation so long ago. Dragon Lord Lạc, with his many children, set out for the ocean.

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 “khai thiên lập địa” mean?

(verb) to create the world or to establish a new nation

Is “khai thiên lập địa” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.