chính danh
nounverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕïŋ˧˦ zajŋ̟˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕɨn˦˧˥ jɛɲ˧˧]Saigon [cɨn˦˥ jan˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chính danh means a correct name; the rectification of names.
Chinese characters: 正名
Meanings of chính danh in English
Noun
- a correct name
- Confucianism the rectification of names (ensuring that statuses correspond to clearly designated functions)
Verb
- Confucianism to rectify names
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 正名 (“to restore the name to reflect true nature”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chính danh mean in English?
chính danh (noun) means "a correct name; the rectification of names".
How do you pronounce chính danh?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕïŋ˧˦ zajŋ̟˧˧]; Saigon [cɨn˦˥ jan˧˧]. Tones: chính — rising tone (sắc), danh — level tone (ngang).
Is chính danh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chính danh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 正名.