viên tịch
[viən˧˧ tïk̟̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to pass away
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ajahn Chah viên tịch vào ngày 16 tháng Giêng, 1992.Ajahn Chah passed away on January 16, 1992.
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 “viên tịch” mean?
(verb) to pass away
Is “viên tịch” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.