chánh án
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕajŋ̟˧˦ ʔaːn˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕɛɲ˦˧˥ ʔaːŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [can˦˥ ʔaːŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chánh án means a chief justice; a leader of a tribunal.
Meanings of chánh án in English
Noun
- a chief justice
- a leader of a tribunal (superior to the traditional court system)
- archaic a judge
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 正 and 案.
Frequently asked questions
What does chánh án mean in English?
chánh án (noun) means "a chief justice; a leader of a tribunal".
How do you pronounce chánh án?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕajŋ̟˧˦ ʔaːn˧˦]; Saigon [can˦˥ ʔaːŋ˦˥]. Tones: chánh — rising tone (sắc), án — rising tone (sắc).