chính đại
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕïŋ˧˦ ʔɗaːj˧˨ʔ]Huế [t͡ɕɨn˦˧˥ ʔɗaːj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [cɨn˦˥ ʔɗaːj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chính đại means straightforward; upright; honest.
Chinese characters: 正大 (正 “upright” + 大 “great”)
Meanings of chính đại in English
Adjective
- straightforward; upright; honest
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 正大, composed of 正 (“upright”) and 大 (“great”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chính đại mean in English?
chính đại (adjective) means "straightforward; upright; honest".
How do you pronounce chính đại?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕïŋ˧˦ ʔɗaːj˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [cɨn˦˥ ʔɗaːj˨˩˨]. Tones: chính — rising tone (sắc), đại — heavy tone (nặng).
Is chính đại a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chính đại is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 正大.