sống còn
[səwŋ͡m˧˦ kɔn˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) vital (necessary to the continuation of life; being the seat of life; being that on which life depends.)
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Đây có thể là vấn đề sống còn.This may be a matter of life and death.
Tatoeba sentence #13173175 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “sống còn” mean?
(adjective) vital (necessary to the continuation of life; being the seat of life; being that on which life depends.)
Is “sống còn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.