Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Sống chết có số

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Meaning · English

One's lifespan is predetermined

Literally: live die have number

Examples

Mỗi người sống chết có số, không ai tránh đượcEach person has a predetermined lifespan, no one can avoid it

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Sources & notes

Headword listed in the vdict.com proverb dictionary index (discovery source; headword only — no source content copied). Entered as candidate 2026-08-05; definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-07; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “Sống chết có số” mean?

One's lifespan is predetermined Literally: live die have number

Is “Sống chết có số” formal or informal?

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

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