vô thường

[vo˧˧ tʰɨəŋ˨˩]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) impermanence

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tính không bền

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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 ↗

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(adjective) impermanent; unperpetual

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

không bền, tạm thời

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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.