chân tướng
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕən˧˧ tɨəŋ˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕəŋ˧˧ tɨəŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [cəŋ˧˧ tɨəŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chân tướng means especially something or someone bad.
Chinese characters: 真相 (真 “true” + 相 “appearance”)
Meanings of chân tướng in English
Noun
- derogatory the exposed truth about something or someone, especially something or someone bad
- vạch trần chân tướng kẻ thủ ácto expose the identity of the culprit
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 真相, composed of 真 (“true”) and 相 (“appearance”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chân tướng mean in English?
chân tướng (noun) means "especially something or someone bad".
How do you pronounce chân tướng?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕən˧˧ tɨəŋ˧˦]; Saigon [cəŋ˧˧ tɨəŋ˦˥]. Tones: chân — level tone (ngang), tướng — rising tone (sắc).
Is chân tướng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chân tướng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 真相.