đọa kiếp

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A state of moral degradation or depravity: Refers to a condition of having fallen into a low or corrupt state, often as a result of one's own actions or perceived karmic retribution.
   • A wretched or miserable fate/life: Describes an existence marked by profound suffering, hardship, or misfortune, sometimes understood within a spiritual or karmic context.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Sống trong dối trá và thù hận, hắn đang rơi vào đọa kiếp. (Living in deceit and hatred, he is falling into a state of moral degradation.)
  • Câu chuyện kể về một linh hồn phải chịu đọa kiếp. (The story tells of a soul that must endure a wretched fate.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in literary, philosophical, or religious contexts to discuss concepts of downfall, punishment, or the consequences of past misdeeds, aligning with ideas of karma or moral justice.

Variants and Related Words

• Đọa đày (v): to torment, to punish; to cause to suffer.
  • Họ tin rằng tội lỗi sẽ đọa đày linh hồn. (They believe sin will torment the soul.)

Synonyms

• Degradation: the condition of being brought to a lower state.
• Perdition: eternal damnation; utter ruin.
• Wretchedness: a state of extreme misery or misfortune.

Related Idioms

• Sa vào đọa kiếp: to fall into a state of depravity or wretchedness.
  • Kẻ tham nhũng ấy cuối cùng đã sa vào đọa kiếp. (That corrupt official finally fell into a state of depravity.)