công chánh
nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ t͡ɕajŋ̟˧˦]Huế [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ t͡ɕɛɲ˦˧˥]Saigon [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ can˦˥] browser voice
IPA built syllable by syllable from each syllable's entry.
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
công chánh means public works; infrastructure management.
Also spelled công chính — same word, same meaning.
Chinese characters: 公政 (公 “public” + 政 “political affairs”)
Meanings of công chánh in English
Noun
- public works; infrastructure management
Adjective
- just; fair; equitable; impartial
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 公政, composed of 公 (“public”) and 政 (“political affairs”).
Frequently asked questions
What does công chánh mean in English?
công chánh (noun) means "public works; infrastructure management".
How do you pronounce công chánh?
IPA: Hanoi [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ t͡ɕajŋ̟˧˦]; Saigon [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ can˦˥]. Tones: công — level tone (ngang), chánh — rising tone (sắc).
Is công chánh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. công chánh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 公政.