tự sinh tự diệt
[tɨ˧˨ʔ sïŋ˧˧ tɨ˧˨ʔ ziət̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to let something run its course
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Khi nào không đi xe được thì ta... đi bộ. Hàng ngàn năm nay dân ta vẫn đi bộ có chết ai đâu? Còn xe máy và ô tô, thôi cứ để nó... tự sinh tự diệt vậy!If we can't go by car then we... walk. Our people have been walking for thousands of years and has anyone died because of that? As for cars and motorcycles, just let it... be!
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “tự sinh tự diệt” mean?
(verb) to let something run its course
Is “tự sinh tự diệt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.