chánh nghĩa
nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕajŋ̟˧˦ ŋiə˦ˀ˥]Huế [t͡ɕɛɲ˦˧˥ ŋiə˧˨]Saigon [can˦˥ ŋiə˨˩˦] 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 →
chánh nghĩa means justice; righteousness.
Also spelled chính nghĩa — same word, same meaning.
Chinese characters: 正義
Meanings of chánh nghĩa in English
Adjective
- just; righteous
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 正義.
Frequently asked questions
What does chánh nghĩa mean in English?
chánh nghĩa (noun) means "justice; righteousness".
How do you pronounce chánh nghĩa?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕajŋ̟˧˦ ŋiə˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [can˦˥ ŋiə˨˩˦]. Tones: chánh — rising tone (sắc), nghĩa — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is chánh nghĩa a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chánh nghĩa is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 正義.