chính diện
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕïŋ˧˦ ziən˧˨ʔ]Huế [t͡ɕɨn˦˧˥ jiəŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [cɨn˦˥ jiəŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chính diện means frontal; of the front/frontal side/face.
Chinese characters: 正面 (正 “frontal” + 面 “face”)
Meanings of chính diện in English
Adjective
- frontal; of the front/frontal side/face
- being a literary protagonist or hero(ine)
Synonyms and antonyms of chính diện
Antonyms
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 正面, composed of 正 (“frontal”) and 面 (“face”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chính diện mean in English?
chính diện (adjective) means "frontal; of the front/frontal side/face".
How do you pronounce chính diện?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕïŋ˧˦ ziən˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [cɨn˦˥ jiəŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: chính — rising tone (sắc), diện — heavy tone (nặng).
Is chính diện a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chính diện is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 正面.