trần gian
[t͡ɕən˨˩ zaːn˧˧]
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Meaning · English
(noun) the world of mortals, as opposed to the world of the dead underneath and the world of the gods above
NounRegister: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
địa ngục trần gianhell on earth
- “Bẩm Trời, cảnh con thực nghèo khó
Trần gian thước đất cũng không có- My Lord, I'm living in poverty
I barely have any land in the mortal realm
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “trần gian” mean?
(noun) the world of mortals, as opposed to the world of the dead underneath and the world of the gods above
Is “trần gian” formal or informal?
trần gian is generally formal.