kim sinh
Definition
- Noun (Literary / Archaic):
- This present life; the current existence: Refers specifically to the life one is currently living, often used in contrast to past or future lives within philosophical or spiritual contexts.
- This lifetime; this incarnation: Emphasizes the temporal and worldly nature of one's current state of being.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nỗi buồn kim sinh khó dứt. (The sorrows of this present life are hard to sever.)
- Anh ấy chỉ mong hạnh phúc trong kim sinh. (He only wishes for happiness in this lifetime.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily found in classical Vietnamese poetry, philosophical texts, or religious discourse, particularly those influenced by Buddhist or Taoist concepts of reincarnation and the cycle of existence. It conveys a sense of transience and the immediate, tangible world.
Variants and Related Words
- Tiền sinh (n): previous life, past incarnation.
- Lai sinh (n): future life, next incarnation.
- Nhân sinh (n): human life, human existence.
Synonyms
- This life: The period of time that is currently being lived.
- The present incarnation: The current bodily or worldly form in a cycle of rebirths.
Related Idioms
- Nợ kim sinh: Debts or karmic obligations from this current life.
- Ôm món nợ kim sinh chưa trả. (To carry an unpaid debt from this life.)