tràng sinh
Definition
- Noun:
- Longevity, eternal life: The state of having a very long life or existing forever without death. This is the primary and most common meaning, often used in literary, philosophical, or religious contexts to describe the concept of immortality or enduring life.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ước nguyện tràng sinh là một chủ đề phổ biến trong thần thoại. (The wish for eternal life is a common theme in mythology.)
- Các đạo sĩ tìm kiếm thuốc tràng sinh. (The monks sought the elixir of immortality.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in formal, classical, or poetic contexts. It is less common in everyday modern speech, where "trường sinh" or "sống lâu" are more frequently used.
Variants and Related Words
- Trường sinh (n): This is the more standard modern variant meaning "long life" or "immortality." The word "tràng sinh" is an older or literary form of "trường sinh."
- Cầu chúc trường sinh bất lão. (Wishing for eternal life and agelessness.)
Synonyms
- Immortality: The ability to live forever.
- Longevity: Long life or the length of a person's life.
- Eternal life: Life without end.
Related Idioms
- Trường sinh bất lão: Eternal life without aging; the state of being immortal and never growing old.
- Giấc mơ trường sinh bất lão của các hoàng đế. (The emperors' dream of eternal life without aging.)