chánh thức
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕajŋ̟˧˦ tʰɨk̚˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕɛɲ˦˧˥ tʰɨk̚˦˧˥]Saigon [can˦˥ tʰɨk̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chánh thức means official; formal; standard.
Also spelled chính thức — same word, same meaning.
Chinese characters: 正式 (正 “proper” + 式 “form”)
Meanings of chánh thức in English
Adjective
- official; formal; standard
- Chữ viết chính thứcOfficial Script
- Cán cân tài trợ chính thứcOfficial Reserve Account
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 正式, composed of 正 (“proper”) and 式 (“form”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chánh thức mean in English?
chánh thức (adjective) means "official; formal; standard".
How do you pronounce chánh thức?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕajŋ̟˧˦ tʰɨk̚˧˦]; Saigon [can˦˥ tʰɨk̚˦˥]. Tones: chánh — rising tone (sắc), thức — rising tone (sắc).
Is chánh thức a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chánh thức is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 正式.