chánh phủ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕajŋ̟˧˦ fu˧˩]Huế [t͡ɕɛɲ˦˧˥ fʊw˧˨]Saigon [can˦˥ fʊw˨˩˦] 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 phủ means government; state's executive branch; state's administrative body.
Also spelled chính phủ — same word, same meaning.
Chinese characters: 政府 (政 “government” + 府 “organ of state power”)
Meanings of chánh phủ in English
Noun
- of foreign countries government ≈ chính quyền
- Chính phủ MĩU.S. government
- Chính phủ liên bang Hoa KỳU.S. federal government
- Chính phủ [tiểu] bang Hoa KỳU.S. state government
- state's executive branch, state's administrative body
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 政府, composed of 政 (“government”) and 府 (“organ of state power”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chánh phủ mean in English?
chánh phủ (noun) means "government; state's executive branch; state's administrative body".
How do you pronounce chánh phủ?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕajŋ̟˧˦ fu˧˩]; Saigon [can˦˥ fʊw˨˩˦]. Tones: chánh — rising tone (sắc), phủ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is chánh phủ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chánh phủ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 政府.