chân phương
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chân phương means orderly; proper; neat and tidy.
Meanings of chân phương in English
Adjective
- orderly; proper; neat and tidy
- of a person straightforward; honest; upright
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 真 (“true; clear”) and 方 (“upright”). Compare 方正 (fāngzhèng, “square; righteous”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chân phương mean in English?
chân phương (adjective) means "orderly; proper; neat and tidy".
How do you pronounce chân phương?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕən˧˧ fɨəŋ˧˧]; Saigon [cəŋ˧˧ fɨəŋ˧˧]. Tones: chân — level tone (ngang), phương — level tone (ngang).