vô thường
[vo˧˧ tʰɨəŋ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) impermanence
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) impermanent; unperpetual
Examples
Cuộc đời vốn vô thường mà, còn chơi được thì cứ chơi đi.Life is inherently impermanent; enjoy life when you still can.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “vô thường” mean?
(noun) impermanence
Is “vô thường” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.