khai tử
[xaːj˧˧ tɨ˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to declare somebody's death
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Giấy khai tử.A paper declaring death.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to stop producing or supporting an item, thereby marking its death
Examples
Hãng Apple đã khai tử mẫu điện thoại Iphone 8.Apple has put an end to their Iphone 8 models.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “khai tử” mean?
(verb) to declare somebody's death
Is “khai tử” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.