tính mệnh
Definition
- 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.)