suối vàng

[suəj˧˦ vaːŋ˨˩]

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Meaning · English

(noun) the world of the dead

Noun

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

xuống suối vàngto descend to the underworld; to die
Mày mà cứ thối thây thế này cả đời thì tao có xuống suối vàng cũng không nhắm mắt nổi.I'll never be able to die with my eyes closed if you just keep being a worthless ass like this for all your life.

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Sources & notes

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Common questions

What does “suối vàng” mean?

(noun) the world of the dead

Is “suối vàng” formal or informal?

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