siêu thoát
[siəw˧˧ tʰwaːt̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to move on to the afterlife, such as the land of 極樂 /极乐 (jílè, “absolute bliss”) in Buddhism
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Qua báo, cho tôi được chia buồn cùng gia quyến chú Ba, cho tôi được cúi đầu lạy tạ, được khóc trước linh cữu chú, cầu mong cho linh hồn chú được siêu thoát nơi chín suối.Through the paper, allow me to send my condolences to Mr. Three's family, to kowtow, to cry before his casket, wishing his soul can move on to the afterlife.
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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 “siêu thoát” mean?
(verb) to move on to the afterlife, such as the land of 極樂 /极乐 (jílè, “absolute bliss”) in Buddhism
Is “siêu thoát” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.