Definition

1. Noun:
   • Life, existence: Refers to the state of being alive, the vital force of a living being. This is the most common and classical meaning, often used in formal, legal, or literary contexts.
   • Life, in the sense of lifespan or destiny: Can imply the course, duration, or fate of one's life.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Bảo vệ tính mệnh của công dân là nhiệm vụ hàng đầu. (Protecting the lives of citizens is the primary duty.)
  • Cuộc phẫu thuật liên quan trực tiếp đến tính mệnh của bệnh nhân. (The surgery is directly related to the patient's life.)
  • Anh ta tin rằng tính mệnh mỗi người đã được an bài. (He believes each person's life destiny is preordained.)

Advanced Usage

• This word is considered more formal and classical than the more common modern synonym "tính mạng". It frequently appears in legal documents, classical literature, proverbs, and solemn declarations.
• It often carries a weightier, more absolute connotation than simply "sống" (to live/alive), emphasizing the inherent value and fragility of life itself.

Variants and Related Words

• Tính mạng (n): The more commonly used modern synonym for "life" or "vitality."
  • Tính mạng con người là vô giá. (Human life is priceless.)

Synonyms

• Life: The condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter.
• Existence: The fact or state of living.
• Vitality: The state of being strong and active; life force.

Related Idioms

• Tính mệnh giao phó: To entrust one's life (to someone).
  • Người lính tính mệnh giao phó cho Tổ quốc. (The soldier entrusted his life to the Fatherland.)