thuốc trường sinh
Definition
- Noun:
- Elixir of life: A mythical or legendary potion believed to grant eternal life or extreme longevity to the one who drinks it. This is the core and most common meaning.
- Panacea / Cure-all: By extension, it can refer to any hypothetical remedy that is claimed to cure all diseases and prolong life indefinitely.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Các đạo sĩ thời xưa luôn tìm kiếm thuốc trường sinh. (Ancient alchemists were always searching for the elixir of life.)
- Đó không phải là một loại thuốc trường sinh có thể chữa mọi bệnh. (That is not a panacea that can cure all diseases.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used metaphorically to describe something perceived as providing lasting vitality, youth, or success.
- Đối với công ty, sự đổi mới chính là thuốc trường sinh. (For the company, innovation is the elixir of life.)
Variants and Related Words
- Sự trường sinh (n): longevity, long life.
- Trường sinh bất tử (idiomatic phrase): eternal life and immortality.
Synonyms
- Elixir of life
- Elixir of immortality
- Panacea (in the extended sense)
- Fountain of youth (a related, but not identical, concept)
Related Idioms and Cultural References
- The concept is deeply rooted in alchemy, Taoist philosophy, and global mythology. It is a common motif in Vietnamese folk tales and historical legends about kings and immortals seeking eternal life.