Tiếng Việt · Word Historical

tịch cốc

[tïk̟̚˧˨ʔ kəwk͡p̚˧˦]

Preserved but no longer current.

Meaning · English

(verb) to abstain from food in order to focus more on one's ascetic training

Verb

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

tịch cốc tòng tiênabstaining from food to become an immortal

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Sources & notes

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Common questions

What does “tịch cốc” mean?

(verb) to abstain from food in order to focus more on one's ascetic training

Is “tịch cốc” formal or informal?

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

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