Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

tử thần

[tɨ˧˩ tʰən˨˩]

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) a magical being that rules over, decides on, or embodies death, such as Hades, Pluto, the Grim Reaper or a shinigami

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thần chết

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

Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) associated with death, or deities or personifications of death

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

liên quan đến cái chết

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Harry Potter và Bảo Bối Tử ThầnHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

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What does “tử thần” mean?

(noun) a magical being that rules over, decides on, or embodies death, such as Hades, Pluto, the Grim Reaper or a shinigami

Is “tử thần” formal or informal?

tử thần is generally formal.