sinh lão bệnh tử
[sïŋ˧˧ laːw˦ˀ˥ ʔɓəjŋ̟˧˨ʔ tɨ˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) all the stages of a typical human life, suggesting the inevitability of old age, illness and death
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ai mà chẳng phải trải qua sinh lão bệnh tử.Who doesn't go through all the stages of human life?
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 “sinh lão bệnh tử” mean?
(noun) all the stages of a typical human life, suggesting the inevitability of old age, illness and death
Is “sinh lão bệnh tử” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.